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Q & A: Kriola Collective

A few quick ones with Martin Taylor of the Kriola Collective.

Artist/Band: Kriola Collective.

Name: Martin Taylor.

What the best venue – anywhere in the world – you've played?: Sydney Festival Bar.

Is there one country you particularly love performing in?: Australia.

What part of the world has had the most influence on you, musically?: Brazil and Cuba.

Where have you experienced music really impacting and influencing a culture?: Brazil and Cuba.

When it comes to your band – is more always better?: Yes.

What's one instrument you wish you could master?: Piano.

Do you have any pre-gig rituals?: Worry.

What's your favourite food dish?: Pasta.

Can you recommend us a drink at the bar?: Mojito.

Website link for more info?: http://www.facebook.com/kriolacollective

Artist/Band: Kriola Collective

Name: Martin Taylor

Email: [email protected]

What the best venue – anywhere in the world – you've played?: Sydney Festival Bar Is there one country you particularly love performing in?: Australia What part of the world has had the most influence on you, musically?: Brazil, Cuba Where have you experienced music really impacting and influencing a culture?: Cuba, Brazil When it comes to your band – is more always better?: Yes What's one instrument you wish you could master?: Piano Do you have any pre-gig rituals?: Worry What's your favourite food dish?: Pasta Can you recommend us a drink at the bar?: Mojito Website link for more info?: http://www.facebook.com/kriolacollective