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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
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.
