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Eva Abraham - Interview
Real Name?"Eva Abraham."
Job?
"Singer/songwriter
Habitat?
"House in Bounds Green."
Hobbies / Passions?
"Kundalini yoga practising and teaching, meditating, tarot and Rune reading, reading! Gardening, cooking."
Favourite food?
"Basmati rice."
Drink?
"Red wine."
Ideal evening chilling at home?
"Meal in the garden on a warm night, snuggling up on the sofa with my hubby watching a good film!"
Ideal evening chilling out?
"Meal with family or friends."
Favourite places?
"Kenwood, Hampstead Heath, Alexandra Palace, Port Isaac, Budapest, our house."
What are you reading these days?
"Autobiography of a Yogi By Paramahansa Yogananda."
Are you a political animal?
"Not really."
What gets the goosebumps rising for you musically at the mo...
"Prem By Snatam Kaur Khalsa, Universal Prayer By Satkirin Kaur Khalsa, Revelator By Gillian Welch."
Top ten influences of all time (musical or otherwise)?
"Joni Mitchell, Bruce Fisher, Paramahansa Yogananda, My Dad, The Court Jester Danny Kaye, Carlos Casteneda, Simon & Garfunkle, Nancy & Lee, Hungarian & Polish Gypsy Music, Indian food."
What are you working on at present?
"Writing and recording my next album."
What would most like to achieve over the next five years?
"Make some money, oh, and a couple of kids would be wonderful!"
What would you like to see change most in the world over the next five years?
"A move toward Peaceful and positive thinking and living, unity."
Highlight of your life?
"Too many to choose!"
Was it a tent, B&B, or hotel for you at this year's Big Chill and why?
"B&B. I love camping but not when performing, it's too complicated!"
Cheese or Cider?
"Neither."
What was your Top Big Chill moment?
"Last year playing on The Sanctuary Stage at Eastnor, I had the whole band, it was a beautiful sunny day and my family was there!"
Describe the essence of The Big Chill in a few words...
"Blinding! Free and easy."
Eva Abraham's album Shadow Gazing is out now on Big Chill Recordings.
Written: 4th Oct, 04
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