Tracy Chapman
USA
Born: 30 March 1964
Styles: Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Contemporary Folk, Contemporary Singer/Songwriter, Singer/Songwriter, Alternative Folk, College Rock, Adult Alternative Pop/Rock
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Tracy Chapman helped restore singer/songwriters to the spotlight in the '80s. The multi-platinum success of Chapman's eponymous 1988 debut was unexpected, and it had lasting impact. Although Chapman was working from the same confessional singer/songwriter foundation that had been popularized in the '70s, her songs were fresh and powerful, driven by simple melodies and affecting lyrics. At the time of her first album, there were only a handful of artists performing such a style successfully, and her success ushered in a new era of singer/songwri...
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