singer-songwriter who penned her début album in her parent's basement has been nominated for the UK music industry's most prestigious gong.

Earlier this week Anna Calvi, 28, who grew up in Putney, was shortlisted for the Mercury Music Prize for her self-titled album.

She is joined by past winners Elbow and this year's top selling artist, Adele, among nine others and is currently second favourite to win at odds of 4/1 at William Hill bookmakers.

Ms Calvi, born to an English mother and Italian father, released Anna Calvi in January, with her record and live performances receiving rave reviews from critics.

Her musical style has been described as dark, romantic, atmospheric pop and her promise is so great that she has been described by musical legend Brian Eno as "The biggest thing since Patti Smith."

She follows in the steps of last year's Mercury Music Prize winners The xx, who attended Putney's Elliott School.

The nomination further bolsters Putney's claim to be a hotbed of musical talent having nurtured artists such as Burial and Four Tet. Two members of Hot Chip also attended school at Elliott which has been dubbed 'the real school of rock'.