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Anna Calvi has told Gigwise that one of her biggest inspirations is Jimi Hendrix.
The singer, who released her self-titled debut album this month, said that like the late guitarist she tries to be creative with the instrument.
“When I play guitar I like to imagine it’s a different instrument than the guitar and play it in a different way.” she said.
“I’m very inspired by orchestral music and I tried to show that on my album. I feel very connected to my guitar, it would be hard to put it down.”
Speaking about Hendrix, she added: “In terms of guitarists I’m inspired by Hendrix but I like imagining my guitar is something like a piano or a string section.
“I think that helps make more original music than just copying old idols.”
You can read Gigwise’s full Anna Calvi interview now.
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