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Pianists · b. 1987

Laura Mvula

British singer

Born: 23 April 1987
Birmingham
Country: United Kingdom
Active: 2012–
Record labels: RCA Records
Discography: 5 albums

Biography

Laura Mvula is a jazz musician who plays piano, musical keyboard and voice. Laura Mvula was born on 23 April 1987 in Birmingham. The music is usually filed under neo soul. Record labels: RCA Records. The discography here lists 5 albums, from “Sing to the Moon” (2013) to “Everything Now (Soundtrack from the Netflix Series)” (2023). Honours include MOBO Awards.

Laura Mvula (née Douglas; born 23 April 1986) is a British singer. A native of Birmingham, England, Mvula gained experience as a 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. Mvula released her debut studio album, Sing to the Moon (2013), to favourable reviews, and earning two Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards and a Mercury Prize nomination. In 2014, an orchestral re-recording of the album with the Metropole Orkest was released. Her second album, The Dreaming Room (2016), was also received with critical acclaim, and won the Ivor Novello award and garnered a Mercury Prize nomination. Mvula then wrote the music for the 2017 theatre production of Antony & Cleopatra by the Royal Shakespeare Company. While working on her third album, she released the 1/f EP in February 2021.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Sing to the Moon 2013

At Abbey Road Studios 2014 · Live

The Dreaming Room 2016

Pink Noise 2021

Everything Now (Soundtrack from the Netflix Series) 2023

Awards

MOBO Awards

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Laura Mvula play?

Laura Mvula is known for playing piano, musical keyboard and voice.

When and where was Laura Mvula born?

Laura Mvula was born 23 April 1987 in Birmingham.

What are Laura Mvula's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Sing to the Moon (2013), At Abbey Road Studios (2014), The Dreaming Room (2016), Pink Noise (2021) and Everything Now (Soundtrack from the Netflix Series) (2023).

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