Claim: Grace Jones influenced a singer and songwriter from New Zealand.
Evidence: Jones influenced the cross-dressing movement of the 1980s and has been an inspiration for artists including Annie Lennox , Lady Gaga , Rihanna , Lorde , Róisín Murphy , Brazilian Girls , Nile Rodgers , Santigold , Basement Jaxx and Stanka Brljevic.
Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor -LRB- born 7 November 1996 -RRB- , better known by her stage name Lorde -LRB- pronounced -LSB- ˈlɔːrd -RSB- -RRB- , is a New Zealand singer-songwriter and record producer.