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Getting Personal: An Interview with Machan Taylor To learn more about our cross-
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interviewing various PAVA members so we can all learn a little more about the diverse fascinations housed in our organization. In September
I toured a little bit this summer in Sicily and it's kind of funny. Because I toured with Pink Floyd years ago, I get these calls [to be] a guest vocalist with these tribute bands. So, I just got back at the
2022, Paul Patinka had the
end of August and I had the best time
honor of interviewing Machan
with the sweetest people. They treat
Taylor who recently returned
me like a Rockstar! It's so much fun and
from Sicily where she was
the food and the wine is incredible. I'll
performing with a Pink Floyd
be going to Chile in December to sing
cover band.
with another group. But I'm also trying to continue working on my own stuff. I've been releasing songs of my own. I’m executive producing and co-writing material for a student of mine, this wonderful singer who I've been working with since she's nine years old and she's 18 now. It really feels good supporting young up and coming talent. What about vocalization fascinates or inspires you the most?
MACHAN TAYLOR
The voice is like a fingerprint. It is unique to every human being on the planet, no matter what type you are,