I discovered M.I.A. (www.miauk.com) about 3 years ago, from an independent/alternative artist feature on Much Music in Canada, and have loved her ever since. She’s very non-mainstream, but at the same time, people have called her the “Hannah Montana” for hipsters.

For someone like me, with more than enough exposure to South Asian music, I think I get a bit more out of her music. At first, I didn’t like her pro-Tamil Tigers imagery and lyrics, but now I don’t care much. I enjoy the music for what it is.

So, last Friday, June 6th 2008, I went to her concert in the McCarren Pool in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. It was a great concert! Her energy isn’t as high as other performers, but I loved it! It took a little while to pick up, but she had people get up on stage to dance, and of course I ran up, almost losing both my shoes in the process. Anyway, I made it up there, danced beside her! It was amazing! (She’s very pretty up-close btw.)

Below are some pics from the show, taken by Bao Nguyen
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