Artist Interview: Medussah
Interview By: Aarusha Pushparajah
Medusshah is a musical duo from Ecuador that is now based in North Bay Ontario. Their music displays a range of sounds from electronic, pop, and dance music.
The duo consists of Samanta Jarrin and Sebastian Gabelas who have been heavily influenced by the presence music has had in their lives since childhood.
Samanta Jarrin has been involved in the music scene for ten years and her talents led her to many countries across the world. She received first place in a vocal contest in the state of Indiana and continued to study at the National Conservatory of Music and Unversity in Ecuador.
Sebastian Gabela has been in the cultural and music scene for over two decades and has built a name for himself as a composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. Due to this, he has won many awards and contests.
AADN:
How did you get into the arts?
Medusa:
Since we were children, we have loved music! I (Samanta) used to dance and sing at my primary school, I was invited to many shows! Sebastian on the other hand was very interested in the guitar and used to see the guitar at home and play with it!
AADN:
What peeked your interest in music?
Medussah:
Music was everything. At home we used to listen to Queen, Pink Floyd and other artists that influenced us! I ( Samanta) received castanets as a gift from Spain and I love to dance and do rhythms with them.
AADN:
How has the road to become a musical duo been for you? Are there challenges you have experienced?
Medussah:
I think music has challenges, you need to be very patient and find your own sound and voice. Also, believe in yourself.
AADN:
What inspired you two to form a musical duo?
Medussah:
Our passion for music.
AADN:
Are there any future projects you are looking forward to that you would like to share?
Medussah:
Yes, we are working on our second album and we want to release the album we did during the pandemic.
AADN:
Is there any part of your career as a musician that you enjoy the most?
Medussah:
We mostly enjoy travelling to new places, meeting new people, and cultures.
AADN:
Is there an end goal you would like to achieve in your musical career?
Medussah:
Yes, we would love to perform in big festivals and tour around the world.
AADN:
How do you feel your culture has influenced the way you approach the art you produce?
Medussah:
In our culture music has a significant value: music it’s a part of life. The ancient tribes used music to celebrate the harvest season, to celebrate the sun and the stars. Music is sacred.
Editor: Ezel Urul
