British singersongwriter laura mvula is interviewed on. Her debut album, sing to the moon, was released on 4 march 20, with an orchestral rerecording released on 11 august 2014. During her interview for morning becomes eclectic, she revealed that this song was inspired by an autobiography of a 1950s jazz singer called adelaide hall whose father told her to sing to the moon, and the stars will shine. Ever since the release of her debut lp sing to the moon, vocalist laura mvula has become one of the upandcoming international soul singers to watch. Laura mvula show me love official video by laura mvula.
Interview with laura mvula i kept feeling like there must be some catch maybe theyre going to have someone come in last minute and rewrite everything. Laura mvula listen and stream free music, albums, new releases, photos, videos official. Laura mvula with metropole orkest conducted by jules buckley at abbey road studios, an album by laura mvula on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Check out other playlists for audio videos, live performances and more. The 30yearold singersongwriter recently gave a profoundly personal interview revealing her draining. Interviews with laura from the bbc, brit awards, the guardian and more. Laura mvula talks about her new album and reaching a bigger audience with remel london. Oh, god, i need to belong to someone i miss the breath of a kiss i miss the wonder of a future with. Laura mvula interviewed by editor marco gandolfi at the ivor novello awards at the grosvenor hotel, park lane, london. Her debut album, sing to the moon, was released on 4 march 20, with an orchestral re. Enjoy the greatest hits of laura mvula in this playlist. She is out now taken from the mercury prize albums of the year nominated sing to the moon sing to. This was a much bigger, longer, harder process talks to laura mvula about new album the dreaming room.
She tosses, turns and finally drags a laptop on to her duvet to watch friends its. Interview with laura mvula video royal shakespeare company. Laura mvula interview on grace jones, discrimination and music at bloodlight and bami premiere interviewer. After her debut album, 20s sing to the moon, laura mvulathe classically trained soul singer from birmingham, englandbegan fielding comparisons to nina simone, amy winehouse, and jill. The downloaded files belong to you, without any usage. Stream sing to the moon by laura mvula and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited. Laura mvula has come fourth on the bbcs sound of 20 new music list, which showcases emerging artists for the coming 12 months. Laura mvula chats to o2 academy tv before her show at o2 shepherds bush empire about touring with her family, working with jessie ware and playing at glastonbury. Laura mvula has spoken candidly about her struggles with anxiety during her. The entire set is incredible, including a cover of michael jacksons human nature, and is worth a listen. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon.
Shop laura mvula with metropole orkest conducted by jules buckley at abbey road studios. Download the qobuz apps for smartphones, tablets and computers, and listen to your purchases wherever you go. Sing to the moon laura mvula klangkarussell remix by. Sing to the moon is the criticallyacclaimed debut album by laura mvula. Laura mvula was captivating, and i cried when opera star jamie barton took to the stage with a rainbow flag. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Nile rodgers when your heart is broken down and your head dont reach the sky take your broken wings and fly when your head is heavy, low and the tears they keep falling take your broken feet and run with the world upon your shoulders. Uk music video awards, best music ad tv or online sing to the moon, won. Laura mvula is a classically trained vocalist with an orchestral pop style all her own. I kind of wish theyd made his falling in love with her a little bit more gradual, and that theyd made the movie a little bit longer so that you could. Laura mvula laura mvula says being dropped from sony.
A soulful voice that once answered phones less than two years ago, she was a receptionist honing her phoneanswering skills at. Laura mvulas work is a genredefying tribute to her musical upbringing a childhood spent singing gospel at church, listening to miles davis with her father and, later, classically training. Overcome laura mvula to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. Her second album is filled with her rich and moving voice and is laden with sonic surprises. The night before we meet, the 29yearold musician wakes at 3am. Introduced to jazz by her father, mvula began taking piano lessons around age eight, and added violin lessons at age ten. British singersongwriter laura mvula is interviewed on stage by classic album sundays host colleen murphy in the elgar room at the royal albert hall, london, 8th may 2017.
Laura mvula interview on grace jones, discrimination. Laura mvula interview playing at glastonbury youtube. News, history, music and an enormous sound archive. Mvulas multigenre mix bears the melodic selfconfidence of esperanza spalding, the layered vocals of enya though done with an electronic harmonizer, the hushed innocence of minnie riperton, and the neosoul celebration. Your current browser isnt compatible with soundcloud. It features production works from executive producer troy miller and has been heavily produced by the instrumental crew that make up the london symphony orchestra. Laura mvulas most recent offering is a mellifluous, mystical rerelease of her critically acclaimed debut album sing to the moon. When filming her latest video for the poignant show me love, she. Mvula grew up in the birmingham suburbs of selly park and kings heath with two younger siblings, and was influenced by the girl band eternal. Stream sing to the moon laura mvula klangkarussell remix by klangkarussell from desktop or your mobile device. Check out sing to the moon by laura mvula on amazon music.
Or listen to our entire catalogue with our highquality unlimited streaming subscriptions. Laura mvula says being dropped from sony was a liberating experience for her the green garden singer was left in shock after she learned her fivealbum contract with sonys rca victor had been cancelled in a cold and cruel email that she received in january 2017 in a forwarded message from her former manager who had been told in person about the decision. What i love about laura mvula is that, when i spy her on our photoshoot, she seems all demure and steady, the picture of elegance, but as soon as i get her on her own to ask about tinder dates, shes giggling like your naughtiest mate. Her debut album sing to the moon, was released on march 4, 20. Ready or not here i come you cant hide gonna find you and make you happy ready or not here i come you cant hide gonna love you and make you love me. Her band including two siblings and she complimented their talents in her interview with jason, where she talked about her classical musical training. Laura mvula in session 20 nights at the roundtable past daily. Laura mvula is a british recording artist, songwriter and composer. Laura mvula with metropole orkest conducted by jules.
Umpi, latinautor sonyatv, cmrra, umpg publishing, bmi broadcast music inc. Laura mvula interviewed at the 63rd ivor novello awards at the grosvenor house, park lane on 31st may 2018 by. Even before her debut album sing to the moon was released in britain, she was shortlisted for the. Since laura mvulas mercury prizenominated debut record sing to the moon catapulted her to fame in 20, shes gone on to find friends in increasingly salubrious places both prince and nile rodgers have been vocal about her numerous talents, while collaborations with tinie tempah, jamie cullum and emeli sande have proven her musical versatility. The album was released on 17 june 2016 through rca records.
July 1, 20 squeezing mvulas sound behind bob boilens desk is no tiny task, as she acknowledges partway through this threesong set in the npr music offices. Show me love laura mvula to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. Best laura mvula songs are curated in this music video playlist. Laura mvula the circle of life tim rice a life in song audience view duration. Laura grew up in birmingham, england and says shes just a. Laura mvula refers to herself as the geeky kid of r we should all be so geeky.
Born in 1986, mvula grew up in the suburbs of birmingham, where she was raised by her mother who was from saint kitts and father who was from jamaica. Laura mvula listen and stream free music, albums, new. Laura mvulas profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. Listen to laura mvula s terrific fulllength debut, sing to the moon, and youll hear soulful pop music in technicolor. We chat to laura mvula about her whirlwind year, what shes working on at the moment and what it was like to receive an ivor novello award nomination for her debut album.
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