Kae Tempest is a poet, writer, playwright, lyricist, performer and recording artist. They have been twice nominated for the Mercury Music Prize and garnered two Ivor Novello nominations for their album The Book of Traps and Lessons. They were named a Next Generation Poet in 2014, a once in a decade accolade. and received the Ted Hughes Award for their longform narrative poem Brand New Ancients, and the Leone D'Argento at the Venice Teatro Biennale.
Their books have been translated into eleven languages and published to critical acclaim around the world. They were born in London in 1985 where they still live.
Their books have been translated into eleven languages and published to critical acclaim around the world. They were born in London in 1985 where they still live.
