In the beginning

Here I am writing my first Blog. I use technology as a tool but was tempted to use technology as a means of expression.

First some back story to explain the title of my blog. I am the torched one as I am a singer, a torch singer some might say. I have been singing for a long time and have been a full time musician since 2002. It is no exageration to say that it can be a challenge. Here in Canada, culture was an important element in defining who we are. Originally I am from Winnipeg where there are more artists per capita than any other city in Canada. There is always live music somewhere and theatre and the ballet manages to survive just fine. It makes for an interesting place to grow up.

Often we hear about the status of artists in this and other countries. It is a challenge for many to survive and most need to keep a day job or be married to someone who has a day job to get by. I hope this blog becomes somewhat of a forum for my fellow musicians, painters, actors, sculptors, etc. to express their state of affairs and how they manage to live their art and their lives.

Ciao,

Bianca