How did you start singing at Stu-fe?
I love singing and have been a jazz singer off-and-on for years. I’ve been strolling around indie bars for a while now, since discovering my love of Thai music. Once I started coming here regularly, I simply asked them whether I could jam on stage with the band, and they said yes. Stu-fe is one of my favorite hangouts. I will be here every Wednesday night to perform with the band.

What type of music are you normally interested in?
My parents love classical music, so I was raised on that without knowing anything else. My music world expanded when I got to high school where my friends would share songs. Mostly it was pop songs and I didn’t like them. I found them too noisy and would walk out every time they started playing them. But one day, a friend played Modern Talking’s “You Can Win If You Want” and I fell in love. From then, I started listening to pop songs.

How did you find a love for Thai indie music?
It happened just five years ago. Tattoo Colour brought me back to Thai music. Before that I didn’t pay attention to it. I didn’t know who was big in the Thai music scene, I just listened superficially. But then I was blown away by Tattoo Colour’s “O-Gad Sut Thaai.” I’m not a teenager, but I still love it. It’s so catchy and fresh. Now I listen to a lot of Thai indie music and make sure to write down the names of all my favorite songs. I’m like an encyclopedia now. Finding good songs makes me feel blessed and happy. Pramote Vilepana is my favorite male singer. His voice makes me feel like I’m floating down a cool stream.

What’s your work situation now?
I’m a freelance French translator and teacher. I studied my master’s in France for five years before coming back to work at the Bureau of The Royal Household for eight years. I quit from there because I didn’t like the shifts. Now it’s like I’ve taken early retirement. I sing at private parties or any event for which people want to hire me. I’ve loved jazz since I was teenager and I sing mostly in French and English.

What’s your dream?
I dream of being a real singer one day, but that’s unlikely to happen. Maybe it’s down to my looks or the just fact that the music industry is hard to break into. I want people to open their minds and realize that people who love music aren’t necessarily good looking or young. Even at my age, people love music and love to sing. So, just give us a chance to show our talent.