Born in Cheltenham, England, Tahliah Debrett Barnett, known by her artist name FKA twigs, hails from a diverse background. Her English mother & Jamaican father, both artists in their own right, laid the foundation for her artistic journey. Twigs has fast risen to prominence as one of the most celebrated pop artists of her generation. A multifaceted talent, twigs is a singer-songwriter, professional dancer, actress, and model. Her self-made and unique creativity has earned her countless awards and nominations; she embodies the culture of the last decade—a fusion of music, cinema, art, and fashion. Her persona is art, and her life story is woven into her artistry. Twigs' music catapulted her to international acclaim, garnering not only awards and prizes but also a global fan base. Her mixtape CAPRISONGS (2022), culminated in her receiving the NME's Godlike Genius Award, making her the youngest recipient to date. Recently, twigs graced the cover of British Vogue & made her solo debut as a dancer with the Martha Graham Company, performing at the company's 98th season Gala in New York. On April 25th in London, FKA twigs received the prestigious award for outstanding contribution to UK Music by the Music Producers Guild. Twigs shows no signs of slowing down, gearing up for the launch of her next album and a lifetime of creative endeavors.
