NME on the red carpet of the Mercury Prize 2021, Laura Mvula told us about the rich variety of her pool of inspiration, as well as sharing advice for artists who might be up against adversity.
Watch our video interview with Mvula above.The singer-songwriter was in attendance at the London ceremony where she was nominated for her acclaimed 2021 album ‘Pink Noise‘ – her third record to receive a Mercury nod.“I’m not sure about this familiar thing I keep being asked, whether the third time is the charm,” she told NME. “I don’t know.
It’s just nice to be here.”Asked about what sets her latest record apart from her other work, Mvula replied: “Anybody that paid attention who has stuff to say about music in this country probably thought they knew.
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