Vika Bull

Vika Bull talks about her Tongan upbringing, her art and channelling Etta James

But when you belt out a song the vocal cords hit each other and can form a callus. Then the air can't get through and you can't sing."

Pardon? Can't sing? What if you are due on stage at the time? "It has happened," Vika says. "You lose your top end and have to sing low. You have to think on your feet. It's a very unpleasant experience."