Marva was originally a DJ in Toronto, Ontario. Influences include John Peel, Motorhead, Crass, Sex Pistols, and Annette Peacock. Marva also sings Traditional, Blues, Pop, Rock, Jazz - acapella or with backing tracks. Marva has been singing since childhood - with school, church and secular choirs, and also with her sisters as an acapella trio during her teen years. She likes rice and peas and curry goat:)