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“I don't talk about Amy Winehouse as a 'singer.' She's a pioneer. I listened to her endlessly when I started writing.”

Quote by Laura Mvula

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Laura Mvula is a British singer-songwriter known for her unique voice and musical style. Born on April 23, 1986, she has a deep interest in music from a young age. Mvula's music blends jazz, soul, and pop elements, often characterized by strong emotional expression. Her debut album 'Watermelon Sugar' received widespread acclaim and won multiple music awards, including a Grammy. more

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“I always said when I was younger, I wanted to write film music, and I think that's what my ultimate dream is.”

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“My parents encouraged us to commit to things, so if we wanted to learn an instrument, it was all the grades and all the theory.”

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“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.”

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“Our real discoveries come from chaos.”

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“The best way to study is to go to the Cecchetti method for about a year and draw onto all the highest points and then put that into the general method.”

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