4 Quotes & Sayings By Laura Mvula

Laura Mvula is a British singer, songwriter and musician who emerged from relative obscurity in 2012 with her debut album Sing to the Moon. In 2013, her first single, “Sing It Back,” was included on the soundtrack for the film Never Let Me Go. Her second single “100 Years” was released in April 2014 and reached number three on the UK Singles Chart and number one on the European Hot 100 chart.

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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
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'Green Garden' is about beauty and joy and lush green and dance and excitement and smiling from within. Laura Mvula
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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