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Interview
with Sacha Galvagna of Carta
June 2009 Name: Sacha Galvagna Band: Carta Website: carta.bandcamp.com QRD – How old were you when you first realized you wanted to be a professional musician? Sacha – I never really wanted to be a professional musician, I just wanted to make music from an early age, my father played classical guitar & listened to Django. QRD – What are a few highlights of your musical career? Sacha – Rosa Mota, Horsepower, Charles Atlas, Carta & The Co-op. QRD – At what age did you decide you wanted to become a father? Sacha – Always wanted to be a father. QRD – What are some positive & negative impacts your family has had on your career? Sacha – Positive: My wife has given me a lot of freedom whilst I work on my musical projects. QRD – What are some positive & negative impacts your career has had on your family? Sacha – Negative: lack of monetary rewards. QRD – Has your daughter effected the music you make &/or listen to? Sacha – No. QRD – Have you had problems with the lack of steady money from a musical career providing the security you feel necessary in your household? Sacha – My wife provides money while I look after child & home, it works very well for us. QRD – Given the limitations having a family has on being a touring musician, would you have toured more earlier in life if you’d known? Sacha – I have toured enough. QRD – Do you think being a father or a musician has a greater impact on your community? Sacha – I would say they have different impacts. QRD – Would you rather see your child eventually become a musician or parent? Sacha – Whatever she wants. QRD – Both family & music seem like things that will take up as much of your time as you’re willing to put in. How do you end up dividing your time? Sacha – When my child is asleep I do music. QRD – What does your daughter think of your music? Sacha – She doesn’t care for it much. QRD – Do you think you could ever do a musical project with your child? Sacha – We do. We have songs we sing to each other. QRD – Any words of advice to young people? Sacha – “Do not listen to advice.”
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