Anna Calvi: I'm Inspired By Jimi Hendrix

Anna Calvi has told Gigwise that one of her biggest inspirations is Jimi Hendrix.

The singer, who released her self-titled debut album this month, said that like the late guitarist she tries to be creative with the instrument.

“When I play guitar I like to imagine it’s a different instrument than the guitar and play it in a different way.” she said.

“I’m very inspired by orchestral music and I tried to show that on my album. I feel very connected to my guitar, it would be hard to put it down.”

Speaking about Hendrix, she added: “In terms of guitarists I’m inspired by Hendrix but I like imagining my guitar is something like a piano or a string section.

“I think that helps make more original music than just copying old idols.”

You can read Gigwise’s full Anna Calvi interview now.