On how her early success has shaped her long career
Tracy Chapman was just 24 when she became a worldwide star after performing at Nelson Mandela's 70th birthday concert in London in 1988. Her eponymous debut album earned three Grammy Awards, and became the most successful album by a female artist in UK chart history. Hits such as 'Fast Car', 'Talkin' Bout A Revolution' and 'Baby Can I Hold You' became firmly lodged in our collective memory. But despite releasing seven more well-received albums she never regained the same level of success. But all this could be about to change with a new album, Our Bright Future, and a European tour. She talks to Jane about her life, music and politics, and performs some tracks for Woman’s Hour.
Our Bright Future is released by Elektra Records
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