MT: When did your love for music and performing begin?
GO: My mum always said that I sang before I spoke. When I went to boarding school, I started playing instruments, including the piano. I reached Grade 7 and achieved a diploma in classical singing. I’ve always had theatre in my bones. For me, music, performance and storytelling go hand-in-hand.
MT: Who were your role models growing up?
GO: I grew up listening to Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Billie Holiday, Destiny’s Child and Mary J Blige. I had some teachers who were very encouraging about my musical abilities, but a lot of my influences were external.
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