It's important for any artist - particularly female artists - to feel completely comfortable and to know what they're trying to do. Laura Mvula artistcomfortablecompletely 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
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
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
For me, a wake-up playlist completely depends on what mood I'm in. If I need to get into action pretty quick, it will be between Beyonce and Miles Davis. I'm a massive Beyonce fan, and all of her anthems will do it for me. And Miles Davis, because I grew up hearing his music because my dad played it a lot, so that will always be special to me. Laura Mvula actionanthembeyonce share on social
I think, when I started writing songs, my voice just became another tool. It wasn't something that I was going to try desperately to woo a listener. As long as I'm using my voice in a way that helps people understand what I'm trying to say, then I feel like I'm doing all right. Laura Mvula desperatelyfeelhelp 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
My parents were quite strict; we couldn't just listen to whatever music we wanted. It was very much like they monitored what we listened to. Laura Mvula listenmonitormusic 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