I'm not quite sure where this music actually came from, but it's been popular in Europe for a good 3 or so years now. Santogold and Diplo are other artists similar to her. The only way I can describe it is a heavily danceable and rhythmic fusion of hip hop, world music, electronica fuelled with strongly political lyrics.
I find it amazing, and so unique. Anyone else here like this stuff?
Check M.I.A. out if you haven't already heard of her.
www.myspace.com/MIA