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Laura Mvula Quotes

What I wear is everything - from how I carry my hair to what I’m wearing on my feet. I have to feel comfortable on stage, so I like to wear things that have room. My mood changes a lot, so sometimes I wear 6-inch heels, and other times I’ll perform in bare feet Picture Quote #1

Fame hasn’t really affected me. I have a really close knit group around me, and my sister is always with me, so it’s like a bit of a travelling circus Picture Quote #1

I’m not like my siblings, who are musical but can turn their hands to other professions! I’d always wanted to be involved in music - I’m a great believer in doing things that fulfil you Picture Quote #1

I first played the Royal Albert Hall when I was 14. I was a violinist with the Birmingham Schools Concert Orchestra, and we travelled down from the Midlands for the last night of the School Proms. We played some pieces from the Harry Potter films, and the violin parts were really hard Picture Quote #1

I always said when I was younger, I wanted to write film music, and I think that’s what my ultimate dream is Picture Quote #1

It’s important for any artist - particularly female artists - to feel completely comfortable and to know what they’re trying to do Picture Quote #1

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Topshop is one of my favourite shops, and I love shoes by Giuseppe Zanotti. There’s a graduate fashion designer called Kate Falcus who makes me beautiful commissioned pieces - one of my favourites was the white Glastonbury dress she made me with the puffy skirt Picture Quote #1

I bumped into my cousin after she’d shaved her hair very short, and she looked incredible. She seemed so effortless and cool, and I wanted that. And, I’ve had it like that ever since Picture Quote #1

There was always a piano in the house when I was growing up - my dad played, and I thought it was cool - and when I was eight, I begged my parents to let me have lessons. After a couple of weeks, I wanted to give up, but my parents were very focused and made me keep going, which I’m very pleased about now Picture Quote #1

My aunt is the director of the acapella group Black Voices. I was so struck by them as a child. They sang with such passion and conviction. By the time I turned 15, I had plucked up the courage to ask if I could join the group. Acapella is a different discipline from singing with an accompaniment - it is much more exposed Picture Quote #1

I love my complexion, but like so many of us, in the early years at primary school, I grew up thinking that my dark skin wasn’t a great thing. I’ve found freedom in music and songwriting, which has given me a freedom in how I present myself. I’m glad I’ve got makeup to celebrate that with Picture Quote #1

I have a younger brother and sister who actually play in my band, and we were always into Disney music, big time. The first time I heard myself sing was when I recorded myself singing a Disney song. I remember it because it was awful, and I didn’t expect to hear that. I think it was ‘A Whole New World’ from ‘Aladdin.’ Picture Quote #1

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I regrettably wasted time at university by being overwhelmed and intimidated by the talent of other composers. I felt stuck and didn’t know what I was doing there. I enjoyed my experience, but I didn’t grab it in the way I would now Picture Quote #1

Green Garden’ is about beauty and joy and lush green and dance and excitement and smiling from within Picture Quote #1

I come from an African Caribbean background. I’ve been influenced by a reggae church music style, contemporary gospel, and rock all fused together Picture Quote #1

Lizz Wright is my favourite singer. Her voice moves me and takes me to another place. She also grows her own food, and that inspires me Picture Quote #1

I remember listening to Miles Davis in the car with my dad. I had just done my Grade 5 piano exam, and I was quite cocky. I said, ‘It sounds like he’s played the wrong note there.’ I remember the look of horror on my dad’s face, and thinking, ‘Wow, I have to figure out why that is not acceptable.’ Picture Quote #1

I like pastels and lighter shades on darker skins. I feel like it lifts everything and accentuates being chocolate Picture Quote #1

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Who made you the center of the universe? Picture Quote #1

London audiences have this reputation for being a bit too cool for school Picture Quote #1

I write songs from the heart, and I don’t hold back Picture Quote #1

I always said when I was younger, I wanted to write film music, and I think that’s what my ultimate dream is Picture Quote #1

I really love jazz, but I will never be a jazz musician as much as I dream. But, I think that the jazz music I love is there in my music Picture Quote #1

You don’t have to aim to be the best of everything, thinking that one day you’re going to be the top of the world; I don’t think it exists Picture Quote #1

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I love church buildings, particularly cathedrals, and I like living in spaces that remind me of music or evoke that creative energy Picture Quote #1

I respect hippos. They just look the way they do; they can’t do anything about it, but they don’t seem bothered Picture Quote #1

My parents encouraged us to commit to things, so if we wanted to learn an instrument, it was all the grades and all the theory Picture Quote #1

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What I wear is everything - from how I carry my hair to what I’m wearing on my feet. I have to feel comfortable on stage, so I like to wear things that have room. My mood changes a lot, so sometimes I wear 6-inch heels, and other times I’ll perform in bare feet. (Laura Mvula Quotes) Fame hasn’t really affected me. I have a really close knit group around me, and my sister is always with me, so it’s like a bit of a travelling circus. (Laura Mvula Quotes) I’m not like my siblings, who are musical but can turn their hands to other professions! I’d always wanted to be involved in music - I’m a great believer in doing things that fulfil you. (Laura Mvula Quotes) I first played the Royal Albert Hall when I was 14. I was a violinist with the Birmingham Schools Concert Orchestra, and we travelled down from the Midlands for the last night of the School Proms. We played some pieces from the Harry Potter films, and the violin parts were really hard. (Laura Mvula Quotes) I always said when I was younger, I wanted to write film music, and I think that’s what my ultimate dream is. (Laura Mvula Quotes) It’s important for any artist - particularly female artists - to feel completely comfortable and to know what they’re trying to do. (Laura Mvula Quotes) Topshop is one of my favourite shops, and I love shoes by Giuseppe Zanotti. There’s a graduate fashion designer called Kate Falcus who makes me beautiful commissioned pieces - one of my favourites was the white Glastonbury dress she made me with the puffy skirt. (Laura Mvula Quotes) I bumped into my cousin after she’d shaved her hair very short, and she looked incredible. She seemed so effortless and cool, and I wanted that. And, I’ve had it like that ever since. (Laura Mvula Quotes) There was always a piano in the house when I was growing up - my dad played, and I thought it was cool - and when I was eight, I begged my parents to let me have lessons. After a couple of weeks, I wanted to give up, but my parents were very focused and made me keep going, which I’m very pleased about now. (Laura Mvula Quotes) My aunt is the director of the acapella group Black Voices. I was so struck by them as a child. They sang with such passion and conviction. By the time I turned 15, I had plucked up the courage to ask if I could join the group. Acapella is a different discipline from singing with an accompaniment - it is much more exposed. (Laura Mvula Quotes) I love my complexion, but like so many of us, in the early years at primary school, I grew up thinking that my dark skin wasn’t a great thing. I’ve found freedom in music and songwriting, which has given me a freedom in how I present myself. I’m glad I’ve got makeup to celebrate that with. (Laura Mvula Quotes) I have a younger brother and sister who actually play in my band, and we were always into Disney music, big time. The first time I heard myself sing was when I recorded myself singing a Disney song. I remember it because it was awful, and I didn’t expect to hear that. I think it was ‘A Whole New World’ from ‘Aladdin.’ (Laura Mvula Quotes) I regrettably wasted time at university by being overwhelmed and intimidated by the talent of other composers. I felt stuck and didn’t know what I was doing there. I enjoyed my experience, but I didn’t grab it in the way I would now. (Laura Mvula Quotes) Green Garden’ is about beauty and joy and lush green and dance and excitement and smiling from within. (Laura Mvula Quotes) I come from an African Caribbean background. I’ve been influenced by a reggae church music style, contemporary gospel, and rock all fused together. (Laura Mvula Quotes) Lizz Wright is my favourite singer. Her voice moves me and takes me to another place. She also grows her own food, and that inspires me (Laura Mvula Quotes) I remember listening to Miles Davis in the car with my dad. I had just done my Grade 5 piano exam, and I was quite cocky. I said, ‘It sounds like he’s played the wrong note there.’ I remember the look of horror on my dad’s face, and thinking, ‘Wow, I have to figure out why that is not acceptable.’ (Laura Mvula Quotes) I like pastels and lighter shades on darker skins. I feel like it lifts everything and accentuates being chocolate (Laura Mvula Quotes) Who made you the center of the universe? (Laura Mvula Quotes) London audiences have this reputation for being a bit too cool for school (Laura Mvula Quotes) I write songs from the heart, and I don’t hold back (Laura Mvula Quotes) I always said when I was younger, I wanted to write film music, and I think that’s what my ultimate dream is (Laura Mvula Quotes) I really love jazz, but I will never be a jazz musician as much as I dream. But, I think that the jazz music I love is there in my music (Laura Mvula Quotes) You don’t have to aim to be the best of everything, thinking that one day you’re going to be the top of the world; I don’t think it exists (Laura Mvula Quotes) I love church buildings, particularly cathedrals, and I like living in spaces that remind me of music or evoke that creative energy (Laura Mvula Quotes) I respect hippos. They just look the way they do; they can’t do anything about it, but they don’t seem bothered (Laura Mvula Quotes) My parents encouraged us to commit to things, so if we wanted to learn an instrument, it was all the grades and all the theory (Laura Mvula Quotes)