Zay Santos
Man of Many Talents
We caught up with the talented and well respected, Zay Santos in Santa Fe, NM. When did you first get into music? I come from a family with a musical background. My father sings, my mother and sister play the keys and my brother plays the drums. So needless to say it runs in the family. I became interested in music in church. I was selected to be a sound-man for our church at a very young age, even before I learned to played an instrument. I believe this gave me a good ear and caused me to pay close attention and listen to what was taking place on stage...
Who or What inspired you to pursue a career in music? I couldn’t help but be moved by music. Especially in church. When I started to play my own music I was hooked. It was almost as if I didn’t have a choice, from day one I was hooked. I had two older cousins who played in a rock band here in Albuquerque New Mexico and I just thought they were the coolest. I was also gifted tons of great music to listen to along the way. I think it had to be the first time I played live on stage that made me pursue it. My first show was at a state fair in Arizona and I bombed but I will never forget how excited I was and the energy I felt. Like I said, I was always moved by music and that feeling is what I continue to chase. How has your music evolved since you first began performing/writing music? In terms of the music I believe you grow daily as you practice and get better. I will say from the beginning to now the music has gotten happier, heavier, more lighthearted, more meaningful, up-tempo and fun. I am not confined to one particular genre and I am exploring new things. The biggest evolution I see is in writing music. It’s funny how you get into writing-or how you start writing.. I think when you’re young you use it as a way to express your emotions, or at least deal with them. As you grow you start to fall in love with the artistic side of writing. I think when you’re young you use it as a way to express your emotions, or at least deal with them. As you grow you start to fall in love with the artistic side of writing. The two become an amazing
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