FKA Twigs turns 29 today. Here’s a few facts about the Cheltenham, Gloucestershire-born singer to celebrate the day…
- She was born Tahliah Debrett Barnett to Jamaican and English parents. Her English mother is of Spanish descent and was formerly a dancer and gymnast, and her Jamaican father a jazz dancer.
- She earned the name Twigs for the way her joints crack when she dances.
- ‘FKA’ stands for ‘Formerly Known As’.
- Before her solo career took off, she was a backing singer for the likes of Ed Sheeran, Kylie Minogue, Jessie J and Taio Cruz.
- Three of her biggest influences are Marvin Gaye, Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday.
- She’s classically trained in ballet and tap dance.
- A keen director and signed to London-based Academy Films as part of their A+ roster, Twigs has directed or co-directed most of her videos.
- She got engaged to Twilight star Robert Pattinson in 2015.
Happy Birthday, Twigs!
