M.I.A.

Today is dedicated to one of my favorite artists: M.I.A.

Mathangi "Maya" Arulpragasam (born 17 July 1977) better known by her stage name M.I.A., is a British songwriter, record producer, vocalist and visual artist. She is of Sri Lankan Tamil descent. In 2005, her debut album, Arular, was nominated for the Mercury Prize. Her second album, Kala, was released in 2007.