Vivek Shraya is a Canadian singer known for her unique musical style and diverse artistic expression. Born in 1981, she has a passion for music from a young age and has showcased her talents across various fields.
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“One way or another, white people always found a way to fuck a brown woman over.”
“It's exciting to consider how art, in its ability to reveal, can be ahead of the artist.”
“When I was writing, I wanted every word to be not only deliberate, but musical. Precious.”
“I always work with text orally in the writing process, saying passages aloud to measure flow.”
“Writing about racism requires a directness that writing a love story does not.”
“I do use art as a site of protest, particularly in relation to dominant narratives.”
“As a general rule, I tend to collaborate with artists whose work I admire.”
“As a person of color, I know race can't be stripped from admiration or preference.”
“When I do book readings, I always incorporate music or singing.”
“I have been and continue to be committed to art as a tool to ignite, comfort, and discomfort.”
“Now is not the time for Canadians to be sanctimonious. It is time for us to be prudent and active.”