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 dreamfilmmusic Change image and share on social
I always start with emotion. That's where I start all of my improvisations, on the piano. I always start with the mood or the feel of where I am in that moment. Laura Mvula emotionfeelimprovisation Change image and share on social
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 affectbitecircus Change image and share on social
There's nothing I love more in the world than layering voices. Laura Mvula layerlovevoice Change image and share on social
'Mvula' is my married name, but for some reason my nan calls me 'McVula.' I'm not sure if it's one of those jokey Caribbean things, or whether she's just getting it wrong. Laura Mvula callcaribbeanjokey Change image and share on social
Teaching was my first job after leaving university. It was a challenge, but I enjoyed it. Some of the kids were disruptive, but I could deal with it because I was only 24 at the time, and my own school memories were still fresh. Laura Mvula challengedealdisruptive share on social
I don't think I always look in people's faces, like, as - I think especially when I'm doing my more intimate songs that are quite personal, I always feel it's a bit accusing if I stare in someone's face when I singing quite a personal lyric. Laura Mvula accusebiteface share on social
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 favouritefoodgrow Change image and share on social
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 botherhipporespect Change image and share on social
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 composerenjoyexperience share on social
