“MUSIC passed down from generation to generation” might sound like a cliché, but for Lu Lu, daughter of singer Maritza, it’s a fact.

Lu Lu released her first solo album last year and now she has released her old work in a VCD version. Timeout went to her home and interviewed this young lady about her fans, father and career so far.

Timeout: Your father is Maritza. Was he the inspiration for your singing career?
Lu Lu: Yes, of course. I think I’m interested in music because I was introduced to it by my father when I was very young. But then after my matriculation exam I had a strong desire to sing.

Have you wondered what you might be doing now if your father didn’t introduce you to music?

I’ve never thought about that. But if he wasn’t… actually, I have no what I would be doing.

What kind of music did you sing in this album?

Alternative rock, mostly

Why is there a gap between the album and VCD?

It took one year to release the VCD version. I had to do some courses for my education and I also was tutoring my younger sister. And the main thing is that I wanted to produce a high quality product for the VCD version – this takes a long time.

You also acted in your VCD. Did you find this difficult?

Nothing is easy. Anything can be difficult given the situation but I tried very hard on this VCD, particularly with the acting.

Have you ever tried to write songs?

Never. I don’t know much about music. I don’t know as much as the professionals, I’m just a beginner who loves to sing. So, I don’t want to write songs yet because I’m not at that stage in my career.

As a young singer, how much do you care about fashion?

I’m not serious about fashion. I just wear whatever I like.

Do you have any favourite memories of music in your life?

I’ve always loved music. When I was about twelve I used to sit in the back of the class and sing songs while the teacher was trying to teach.

What have you learnt from your father?

He teaches me vocal skills. Like, where you should sing at the top of your voice and where you should sing softly.

What do you want to say to your fans?

In the country, female singers rarely sing the kind of music I make and this music may be strange for Myanmar music lovers. But I try my best – so please listen to what I want to sing.