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MIA.

MIA. is the project of Maya Arulpragasam, who was born in London to Sri Lankan Tamil parents. Her debut album 'Arular' came out in 2005, mixing Tamil folk...

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Editor's note

MIA. mixes Tamil folk with sharp political beats.

Maya Arulpragasam's project blends global rhythms with commentary that doesn't fit categories.

For a quick sense of her style, listen to 'Grudi o Grudi' and 'Kompromis'. They give you the rhythm and the edge in one shot.

Her debut 'Arular' in 2005 set the template, mixing Tamil folk with hip-hop and dancehall. Songs like 'Grudi o Grudi' and 'Kompromis' show how she keeps sharp rhythms tied to political themes. Certain videos have faced bans, which tells you something about the content she's putting out there.

After 'Arular' came albums like 'Kala' in 2007 and 'AIM' in 2016. The tracks '100 Prozent' and 'Alles Neu' reflect her continued interest in merging global beats with personal and political commentary.

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MIA. is the project of Maya Arulpragasam, who was born in London to Sri Lankan Tamil parents. Her debut album 'Arular' came out in 2005, mixing Tamil folk with hip-hop and dancehall. Songs like '2 Pieces' and 'Hungriges Herz' show her style of combining sharp rhythms with lyrics that often touch on political themes.

She followed that with albums including 'Kala' in 2007 and 'AIM' in 2016. Her music has drawn attention for its blend of sounds and sometimes for its content, with certain videos facing bans or censorship.

MIA.'s approach has kept her a distinct voice, one that doesn't fit neatly into categories. The tracks '100 Prozent' and 'Alles Neu' reflect her continued interest in merging global beats with personal and political commentary.

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