Artist: Melaena Cadiz
Hometown: I grew up in Kalamazoo, MI. Now I live in Los Angeles, CA.
Latest Album: Sunfair
Personal Nicknames: hmm not really
Which decade do you think of as the "golden age" of music?
The '70s (with the '90s as a close runner-up)
If you could have a superpower, what would you choose?
Flying
If you were in a high school marching band, which instrument would you want to play?
I’ve always wanted to play those marching quads with the four drums.
What's your go-to road food?
We travel with a stocked cooler, and I make a road salad with spinach, hummus, sunflower seeds, and whatever else we have in there.
Who was the best teacher you ever had — and why?
My younger brother’s a luthier and classical guitarist. He gave me the first guitar he made and has taught me so much about music.
What's your favorite fruit?
Watermelon
Boots or sneakers?
Sneakers
Noodles or rice?
Rice
Pacific or Atlantic?
Pacific