My dad hates reggae. He's from St. Kitts, which is a really British island, with Victorian values. He doesn't have a strong Caribbean accent. He didn't play Caribbean music in the house. He was really into soul music, collecting soul… — Corinne Bailey Rae Copy Share Image
Like a Star' has a very simple melody, and when you play it, it's only about three notes for ages, and it's quite boring. But when you hear the chords, the chords are sort of different than the melody, and… — Corinne Bailey Rae Copy Share Image
Because of my background, I never felt comfortable with these R&B divas, but I'd hate to be just some pensive girl with a guitar. — Corinne Bailey Rae Copy Share Image
“Sometimes you win or sometimes you lose. I don't wanna lose you, Don't even own you. I just wanna stay right here, Until never… — Corinne Bailey Rae Copy Share Image
I loved music from a young age. At school I played the violin but I didn't sing much; there was an expectation of the… — Corinne Bailey Rae Copy Share Image
I find so much freedom in singing and so much expression of my self. I feel so connected to the people in the audience,… — Corinne Bailey Rae Copy Share Image
We went to Baptist church as a family, and that took up so many nights a week. — Corinne Bailey Rae Copy Share Image
As an artist, you want to form your own identity and be your own performer. — Corinne Bailey Rae Copy Share Image
All the changes you go through personally really affect the music you make, and my music on the one hand is personal and the… — Corinne Bailey Rae Copy Share Image
