Welcome again to a special segment in The Alvarez-Galloso News Hour. In Our Thanksgiving Special, we have invited Sheenah to be interviewed. Sheenah is one of the rising stars in the US Latin Music scene and her music is like heaven on earth.

The interview was conducted via E Mail.

1. How did you get started in the music business? I started at the age of 5 in modeling and acting. At the age of 12 I told my piano teacher that I could sing «Don’t cry for me Argentina», better then the other girl so I sang it (mentality of a little girl who wanted recognition and attention, I am actually very humble). She was completely amazed and my mother put me in singing classes and competitions soon after.
 

2. When you compose or sing a song, what essence do you look for in a successful song? I look for the essence of love in a song. Whether it is the song of broken love, love at its best or at its worst, or for the love to just have fun, smile and let loose. Love to me is the key to any song, because love has more meanings then just one. It has infinite meaning to those who know where to look. It touches people, and mix in some melodies, and the song will not only just reach people, it will touch peoples hearts and souls.

3. Who are your musical idols and what did you learn from them in order to form your own style? Selena, La India and Madonna. Selena taught me that simplicity is a beauty and a natural beauty at that. Fans love you no matter what and to give them the real you is a way in showing them that you care about them and that you are who you are no matter what. La India with that voice just showed me that you can conquer the world with a strong head on your shoulders and your voice. Madonna showed me that people always talk about you and to never care what anyone says about you. If you are making good music and the fans love it and you, that is all that matters. These Divas have shown me what it takes and made me strong and courageous. My style derives from Selena, her simplicity and love, La India, her hard strong character and vocals, and Madonnas » I don’t care, say what you want, but you still love me anyway» persona.

4. What is your advice to those who want a career in the music industry? You have to keep moving forward and never stop until you have reached your dreams. You never know when you are going to get there, you just do. Until that day comes all we can do is fight for what we want and not stop until we have the won the war. The music industry can be harsh and cruel, but it is up to you to put up a strong shield and to just go through with it. Put a demo, enter competitions for experience, not just to win. Acting classes where a must for me because it showed me how to improvise, so if something goes wrong in a show I can keep moving and entertaining my fans. Don’t stop, it is not how good you are as an artist or musician, it’s how persistent you are in making it.

5. What message do you have for your fans? What ever you do in life do it with all your heart and might. At the end of the day all that counts is that you did your best in what you did. Keep family and true friends close; don’t ever think for a minute that you can replace a person and/or friend that you love and loves you back because, every person is unique and special in their own way. There is no replacing anyone on this planet, and keep this in mind not only for just the holidays but through your whole life. You will be amazed how much happier and content you will be.

Happy Holidays to all with much love!!!!! 

Sheenah

Thank you for this time with me and I hope to repeat this interview. Happy Thanksgiving to all of our fans across the globe from Miami Florida.