Laura Mvula - "Diamonds" (Live at WFUV)

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Laura Mvula performs "Diamonds" live in Studio A. Recorded April 19th, 2013.
Host: Rita Houston
Engineer: Colin Fitzgerald
Cameras: Zach Garnett & Deirdre Hynes
Editor: Deirdre Hynes

[@rr7firefly]

Three instruments and one voice -- they make more beautiful music than countless other songs that are overly produced.

[@Bountifulification]

You know, in my life, there has been time that I heard a song and it impacted my whole life, and i didn't even realize it when it was happening, that I was witnessing greatness, an artist that was real and beautiful, like the Beatles "Michelle my Bell" or Adele "Chasing pavements" its a moment where my soul is stirred, cured from the burdens of life, relieved, this artist is my moment, so beautiful, so pure, it pierces my soul, wow!! She going in our history books guys!!

[@cataleo1]

This woman is the most fantastic new artist to have emerged lately. She incorporates in herself fragments of Nina Simone, Alicia Keys, Paul Simon, even Annie Lennox yet she manages to remain very Laura Mvula

[@UndisclosedTalent]

This woman is a revelation to music. 'Sing to the Moon' is truly the most amazing album made this decade. She should be an absolute megastar!

[@2hopskipjump2]

It's been a while since any music has moved me in any way. Laura has finally done it for me. I'd never heard of her before and then one day I hear this...I couldn't stop myself crying. I don't cry for nothing. Thank you Laura and all involved in making such soulful beautiful music.

[@allisonschulte5651]

I can't stop watching her videos. Incredible.

[@himalayanpilots6830]

+Allison Schulte nor me , amazingly beautiful

[@bootstraphookers8690]

The lyrics could not be simpler or more honestly beautiful. Sounds heavenly. She's seen and she knows. Someday I might be able to write songs like this.

[@kaitlanroy4190]

Dear God, this is something from another level. True love.

[@JoshSchottMusic]

She is incredible. End of story.

[@bludklit]

I second that.

[@popsqualli1]

Another Melanin production. EXQUISITE.

[@RandomPersonette]

Her brother and sister on the strings.Nice.

[@lesliereese3176]

Wow! A family affair!

[@divanderbovenkamp3627]

RandomPersonette My Word!!!

[@garanceahran7953]

masterpiece

[@anagawa1]

SO BEAUTIFUL

[@himalayanpilots6830]

She has so much beauty.

[@geminhiseye9824]

Wow! She is the real deal

[@MarcusLeepapi]

Your song here is really really so nice. I want to thank you for this. My heart was effected in a good way when I heard this song in the Starbuck's Café here in Evanston, IL.

[@septvents]

a pure diamond. that's what u are.....

[@JanaSzabo]

I love pure raw and rich talent! That's what you are Ms. Laura Mvula.

[@pmokgesi]

Praise God for music like this.

[@kellyannelaviar3675]

this song is so beautiful..she is a breath of fresh air.

[@fallingfromtheseas]

And not one dislike was given that day.

[@divanderbovenkamp3627]

this can just continue to play all day, thank u very much!

[@debbiemarquis3231]

you're a diamond Ms Mvula!

[@JasOrdinaire]

Gorgeous.

[@TheFever77]

If you like this you'll love Sing To The Moon.

[@Melvin.Townes]

Close your eyes and let the music take me on a flight thank u sister for this.

[@rapbrown5372]

Over and over again.

[@AartRoelofsma]

So beautiful, I'm almost speeches, Thanks!

[@almamarija011]

Absolutely amazing. Thank you for all the beauty in your music Laura.

[@no-cv1bc]

I keep listening to this over and over. SO good. Like everything she sings :)

[@lisongpidi]

im speechless this girl is heavy live long sista and keep enlighting them

[@ereniarenas5875]

Made me cry the first time !

[@tobiasmeissner1967]

If I could be anything, I would like to be a piano played by Laura Mvula.

[@etcapel]

born to do what she is doing...we are privileged to be able to share this with her.

[@JesusPerez-oo5rn]

I LOVE HER

[@Sabledoux]

I need a loofah, she just gave me goosebumps!

[@carynnecozens492]

I adore this

[@SheMeetsCity]

UGH! Can I have like a spoonful of her talent!? Just amazing

[@williamredrossiofficial2026]

straight to the heart, beautiful

[@KizzKez]

everything about you is so beautiful Laura

[@UndisclosedTalent]

This sounds like a song written for the indigenous South Africans... in my opinion... beautiful

[@LOL2345432]

love her nail polish

[@brionity]

Shining.

[@jewleneb8970]

Sincerely, Thank you

[@no-cv1bc]

how does this only have 1200 likes? It's so, so good.

[@jstroyableone6977]

Love it!

[@jackvr32]

beautyous!

[@MsNkanyezi]

Only love for this lady

[@TIMPANAmusic]

Ella es simplemente un ángel! que gran inspiración!! hermosa Laura!! mucho amor en tu música y tu voz!!

[@bernicengwenya9007]

Wow ♡

[@karenmccants1439]

LOVE LOVE LOVE

[@gilariverbluepashenkazelln1175]

I'm in love....💟

[@DavidMGarens]

very very very very nice

[@iampsalmbody]

Brilliantly understated offering of virtu...osity ~ iLOVE :)

[@danielfatru]

Maravillosa voz....esto es música!!

[@MoniqueStankienvicz]

WOW

[@lauriehill_jpg]

She's like today's Nina Simone I love it!

[@tjhon17]

B e a utiful

[@1ivandiesel]

Beaitiful voice

[@lucioantonio7904]

nice nice

[@nickkrause7606]

At 1:45 it looks like there is a single tear sitting on her face. She looks like she is about to break out crying in just a second... :(

[@bludklit]

I thank Snarky puppy for bringing me here.

[@UchihaErick12]

131 LIKES 0 DISLIKES Epic win!

[@lilhavin]

Regal!

[@MrStevieBatch]

[@kodaziampakala2608]

je suis juste subjugué

[@OneWireOne]

why did this song end?

[@chowchop1]

:)

[@lawdviola]

beautiful. reminds me of Nina Simone.

[@SalemSingsStuff]

I thought the violin was singing...

[@ebmett]

Awful fucking electrical cello. Ruined the whole thing. Sounded like a sinus tone x(

[@ebmett]

Sine*

[@allisonschulte5651]

I can't stop watching her videos. Incredible.