Born: 23 / 4 / 1986
Location: United Kingdom
Laura Mvula (née Douglas; born 23 April 1986) is a British singer. A native of Birmingham, England, Mvula has gained experience as a young member or leader of a cappella, jazz/neo-soul and gospel groups and choirs. She was classically trained. In 2012, she signed with RCA Records and released an extended play, She, to critical acclaim.
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"Longevity and credibility are hers. Expect more tours."
"She seemed to sing with her whole body as she moved with uncanny elasticity across both musical and emotional registers."
"As women, as young black women, in music, in our country, that it's important for us and for others that we're seen to be supporting one another."
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"A raw and thought-provoking stroke of genius."
There are some misses and her ambition doesn’t quite bring together her competing styles. However, there are genuinely beautiful moments on the album and Mvula is clearly one to watch.