Get to know... Shefali Alvares

The singer, songwriter and performer (@Shefali_Alvares) is working through self-doubt, craving hot coffee and sushi, and catching up with her reading

Get to know... Shefali Alvares

Currently I am

Meeting new collaborators and exploring devotional music.

High point in life

Hearing thousands of people sing along to a song I’ve performed. It never gets old.

Low point in life

Every moment of self-doubt. It comes with the job.

My secret skill

I can remember a song’s lyrics more clearly than where I left my keys.

My favourite subject in school

English Literature.

Advice I’d give my 18-year-old self

Trust your instincts, be patient with yourself and enjoy the journey as much as the destination.

Today I’m craving

A perfectly brewed cup of coffee and some good sushi.

The last thing I ordered online

Headphones and a book I’ve been wanting to read.

An app I check before going to bed

Instagram. I tell myself I’ll only be on it for five minutes!

A superpower I wish I had

Teleportation.

My favourite Sunday memory

Lazy family lunches filled with food, laughter and absolutely no rush.

My plans for next Sunday

Sleeping in a little longer, catching up with loved ones and listening to some new music.

My favourite bad habit

Hitting Snooze more times than I should.

If I could travel back or forward in time

I’d love to experience the golden era of jazz clubs.

The best thing about fame

The love and connection you build with people through music.

The worst thing about fame

Having very little privacy sometimes, but it’s a small price to pay for doing what I love.