M.I.A.

There are five known artists under this name: 1. Mathangi “Maya” Arulpragasam also known as M.I.A., (born 18 July 1975 in Hounslow, London, U.K.) is a British artist of Sri Lankan Tamil descent. As a baby she moved with her family to their native Sri Lanka, where her father became increasingly politically active in militant activities. As the Civil War escalated the rest of the family was forced to flee as refugees, first to India and then the UK.

Influenced by: Missy Elliott, Timbaland, Diplo, The Streets

Label:

XL Recordings

Active:

2003-present

Scene:

London

• MyaThu, Jul 16
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• A.R. RahmanSat, Jul 11
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• 9 Million FestSat, Sep 19
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• 1 TBASat, Aug 8
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• AMASat, Aug 22
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• IlaiyarajaSun, Aug 2
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• IbeyiTue, Feb 9
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• YolaSun, Sep 27
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