Was was it like being praised and awarded such prestigious accolades?
CD: It was a really big surprise when I found out I had won the instrumental music awards actually! I was overjoyed and extremely grateful for the recognition. I’m very happy that other people enjoy my music as much as I enjoyed creating it. WMG: What is it about ambient/electronica/world music that drew you in? CD: I love being taken away to the sonic landscapes that ambient/electronica/world music create. It’s away from the activities of everday life, where I can dream and explore in my mind. When I write music, I like to create different worlds. WMG: I see a lot of upcoming musicians going the same path as yours, what can you offer that will differ you from those other artists? CD: As a musician in the ambient/New Age genre, I think my sound focuses more on world music. I think using Celtic, Middle Eastern and other world music influences are the ‘spices’ of my musical recipe. I also use elements of Trance, classical and pop music. My music is a melting pot for all the types of musi