Lafawndah is a singer, songwriter, producer and director. Raised in both Paris and Tehran with Egyptian roots, she draws on a wealth of musical influences – from Nina Simone to traditional Middle Eastern singers and dancehall queens to modernist bass and grime – to craft her own distinct and ritualistic take on global pop music. After an acclaimed debut on Warp, collaborations with Midori Takada and Kelela, and further incursions into film, art and fashion, Lafawndah released her second album The Fifth Season on Latency, featuring guest appearances from Valentina Magaletti, Theon Cross, Coby Sey or Lala &ce.