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
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 barecarrycomfortable share on social
'Green Garden' is about beauty and joy and lush green and dance and excitement and smiling from within. Laura Mvula beautydanceexcitement Change image and share on social
Limitlessness is important for me; I want to be able to use every opportunity to push me forward onto the next thing. Laura Mvula forwardimportantlimitlessness Change image and share on social
I've always had this passion to be creative, and wanted to sing or be in bands and make music, but I didn't have ideas as to what format it'd be, or how I'd do it. I'm not very good with plans. I didn't think it would be me at the front, either. In fact, I'd go as far as saying that was something I'd prevent. Laura Mvula bandcreativefact share on social
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 celebratecomplexiondark share on social
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 believerfulfilgreat Change image and share on social
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 bumpcoolcousin Change image and share on social
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 dreamjazzlove Change image and share on social
One of the things I haven't been ready for is how male-dominated the music industry is. I just didn't have a clue. Laura Mvula cluedominateindustry Change image and share on social