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... →
Laura Mvula
I come from an African Caribbean background. I've been influenced by a reggae church music style, contemporary gospel, and rock all fused... →
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.
Taxi drivers used to ask me what kind of music I did, and I'd say, 'Well, it's kind of jazz, soul, classical' - but that makes no... →
I always said when I was younger, I wanted to write film music, and I think that's what my ultimate dream is.
I love church buildings, particularly cathedrals, and I like living in spaces that remind me of music or evoke that creative energy.
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.
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.
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... →
I had a very thorough grounding in music; I'd grown up around songs. My parents listened to a lot of music. My dad was majorly into jazz, which... →