Covering the Rise of Tracy Chapman

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The Colombian pop star Karol G sat down with Joe and Jon to discuss her recent stadium run of touring her albums – 2025’s “Tropicoqueta” and 2026’s “No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto” – as well as headlining Coachella 2026. She also discusses representing Latin culture on global s ... Show More

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Conversation around her release "Like..?" and the meteoric past year she's had. 

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The singer/songwriter breaks down her new album, ‘In These Silent Days,’ and talks about hanging out with Joni Mitchell, singing with Soundgarden, avoiding hit singles, and much more with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

'Fast Car' is one of Tracy Chapman's biggest hits, with listeners from around the world finding striking connections with their own lives in the song's story. It was released in April 1988, and that summer, the American singer-songwriter performed it to a global audience of 600 m ... Show More

The Rising Femcee Talks Growing Up With Celebrity Parents & The Struggle Of Coming Out Of Their Shadows. Music In The Works & The Industry Actually Taking Her For Real! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n ... Show More

The pop superstar reflects on her struggles with mental health, the pressures of the music industry and why she’s returned to the sound that made her famous. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast ... Show More

More than 35 years after its release, Tracy Chapman’s eponymous debut album – and the single Fast Car – hit #1 on the charts last week, fueled by her performance with country star Luke Combs at the Grammy Awards. Kara speaks with Lydia Polgreen of the New York Times’ Matter of Op ... Show More

The singer-songwriter on fast cars, football and her “more meaningful” new album. 

Rob explores singer-songwriter Tori Amos’s hit single “Cornflake Girl” by discussing her performing prowess, her unique artistry, and her tense relationship with the press. This episode was originally produced as a Music and Talk show available exclusively on Spotify. Find the fu ... Show More

A chance to hear the Scottish singer songwriter chat at length about her debut solo album