Kae Tempest
Kae Tempest is a British poet, playwright, novelist, and recording artist known for their powerful and emotive spoken-word performances. Born in London in 1985, Tempest began performing at a young age and quickly gained recognition for their unique fusion of poetry, rap, and social commentary. Their work often explores themes of identity, community, and the human condition. Tempest's breakthrough came with the publication of their poetry collection "Brand New Ancients" in 2013, which won the Ted Hughes Award for innovation in poetry. This was followed by other critically acclaimed works, including the poetry collection "Hold Your Own" and the album "Let Them Eat Chaos," which was nominated for the Mercury Prize. In addition to poetry and music, Tempest has written several plays and novels. Their debut novel "The Bricks That Built the Houses" was released in 2016 and showcased their talent for storytelling across multiple mediums. Tempest's writing and performances have been celebrated for their lyricism, urgency, and deep emotional resonance. Openly non-binary, Tempest uses they/them pronouns and is widely respected as a bold and influential voice in contemporary literature and performance. Their work continues to challenge and inspire audiences around the world.
