Lizzy Mercier Descloux (1956–2004) was a French singer, songwriter, and artist whose fearless creativity bridged punk, new wave, and world music. Emerging from Paris’s avant-garde scene and the New York no wave movement, she became known for her minimalist rhythms, sharp guitar work, and global influences—from Afrobeat to South African pop. A key figure on ZE Records, her albums *Press Color* and *Mambo Nassau* exemplify her boundary-pushing sound. Descloux’s work remains celebrated for its bold fusion of styles and her trailblazing role in underground music history.