
Anaïs Oluwatoyin Estelle Marinho (born 9 August 2000), known professionally as Arlo Parks, is an English singer and songwriter.
Arlo Parks burst onto the scene with her unique blend of raw lyrical self-expression and vibrant vocal melodies. She has since received two Grammy nominations, for Best New Artist and Best Alternative Music Album, and won the Mercury Music Prize for his 2021 gold-certified debut album, "Collapsed in Sunbeams." She was also named a Breakthrough Artist at the BRIT Awards and nominated for an Ivor Novello Award. A poet and performer, Parks released her first book, "The Magic Border," following her critically acclaimed second album, "My Soft Machine." The book features 20 new poems and exclusive photography by Daniel Lowden, as well as lyrics from "My Soft Machine." Arlo also served as the lyricist for Beyoncé's Grammy-winning album, "Cowboy Carter." Her new album, "Ambiguous Desire," will be released in April, 2026.