MUSIC
AN INTERVIEW WITH...
ALMYR JULES 15 Questions with singer-songwriter Almyr Jules
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Tell us about your childhood. I was born in Montreal, Quebec. We moved from Montreal to Windsor, Ontario then to Calgary, Alberta. My childhood was full of love. We were never rich, we never really did vacations and we would most years go through six months or more of no heat, hot water, or electricity in the home. We had and still have lots of downs but, I have always been happy in life. I have seven siblings (four sisters and three brothers). We are one of the most tight-knit families. I spent my teen years in Calgary Alberta learning things and growing and finding myself but, I always remembered my parents teaching. My mom is my rock on this earth; through her eyes I have learnt to see, love, care, and teach others. My childhood was a rough time due to the stresses of life but we as a family have always had each other’s back.
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MUSIC Who were some of your first musical influences? I was first influenced by Micheal Jackson. I used to spend hours watching videos of Michael Jackson dancing and singing and I would try to copy his moves and singing; his videos are the reason I know how to dance. I was also influenced by heavy R&B artists like Chris Brown, Usher, Nelly, Shaggy, Akon and so much more. Music has been the biggest thing in my life and that will never change.
