Kirsty MacColl

English songwriter and singer Kristy MacColl had hits with such albums as Kite 1989 Titanic Days 1994 and Tropical Brainstorm 2000 Her first hit as a songwriter was They Dont Know for Tracey Ullman in 1983 Her trademark style is a sharp wit allied to strong melodies Her work combines these with Cuban and Brazilian rhythms creating her most upbeat collection yet