My aunt is the director of the acapella group Black Voices. I was so struck by them as a child. They sang with such passion and conviction. By the time I turned 15, I had plucked up the courage to ask if I could join the group. Acapella is a different discipline from singing with an accompaniment - it is much more exposed.

Laura Mvula

Laura Mvula

Ask Aunt Black By The Time Child Conviction Could Courage Different Director Discipline Exposed Group Had If I Could Join More Much Passion Sang Singing Struck Them Time Turned Up Voices

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