MIA (full name Матханги Арулпрагасам ) is a British singer of Tamil descent, born on July 18, 1975. She works in the hip-hop, electronic, and alternative pop genres. MIA began her career as a songwriter and producer and is also known as a music video director and visual artist. Her most famous track, "Paper Planes" became an international hit and received a Grammy nomination. She has also released successful albums such as "Kala" and "Matangi" MIA has made a significant contribution to the development of experimental pop music, combining political themes with innovative sounds.

• Country: United Kingdom
• Language: English, Gaelic, Turkish
• Official website: www.miauk.com