Tracy Chapman News

Joy Oladokun Debuts New Spotify Singles Session

by Michael Major — October 20, 2021

Breakthrough singer, songwriter and musician Joy Oladokun’s debut Spotify Singles session is out now.

Sharon Corr Releases New Album 'The Fool & The Scorpion'

by Michael Major — October 13, 2021

Multi-instrumentalist, award-winning singer songwriter Sharon Corr has released her third studio album, 'The Fool & the Scorpion'.

Joy Oladokun's Major Label Debut Album 'in defense of my own happiness' Out June 4

by Sarah Jae Leiber — May 25, 2021

Born in Arizona and now living in Nashville, her musical exploration began at age ten when she was inspired to learn guitar after seeing a video of Tracy Chapman—the first time she’d ever seen a black woman play the instrument—and has since gone on to become “a fierce voice demanding equal

Joy Oladokun Collaborates With Maren Morris on New Song 'Bigger Man'

by Sarah Jae Leiber — May 14, 2021

The release adds to an already notable career for Oladokun, who has shared three additional album tracks so far this year: “sorry isn’t good enough,” “jordan” and “wish you the best” featuring Jensen McRae.

Joy Oladokun's 'sorry isn't good enough' Music Video Debuts Today

by Sarah Jae Leiber — May 6, 2021

Her first release since signing a joint partnership with Amigo Records/Verve Forecast/Republic Records, “sorry isn’t good enough” is from Oladokun’s highly-anticipated forthcoming major label debut album.

A.C.T. Announces 2021 Honorary Master of Fine Arts Honorees

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 30, 2021

American Conservatory Theater Director of the Master of Fine Arts program Danyon Davis announced today that honorary Master of Fine Arts degrees will be conferred upon actress, director, and playwright Seret Scott and sound designer and composer Jake Rodriguez.

SHE WRITES THE SONGS to be Presented as Part of American Blues Theater's 'The Garage' Series

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 21, 2021

American Blues Theater has announced She Writes the Songs, as part of its ongoing music series, “The Garage.

Musician Larry Mitchell Announced at WYO Theater

by A.A. Cristi — April 14, 2021

The WYO Performing Arts & Education Center welcomes Grammy Winner, Larry Mitchell to the WYO Stage Friday May 14 at 7:30pm.

Boch Center Presents WOMEN WHO ROCK

by Stephi Wild — March 11, 2021

The Boch Center is now showing 'Women Who Rock', a digital exhibit celebrating female musicians during Women's History Month.

Joy Oladokun's New Song 'jordan' Debuts Today

by Sarah Jae Leiber — February 26, 2021

Of the song, Oladokun shares, “I wrote ‘jordan’ the day I decided to come out.

Zoe FitzGerald Carter Premieres 'I Wanna Be a Teenage Boy'

by Sarah Jae Leiber — February 11, 2021

Author and songwriter Zoe FitzGerald Carter premieres the Josh McClain directed video for, “I Wanna Be A Teenage Boy,” via Americana Highways.

Tems Drops Out Of This World Single 'The Key'

by A.A. Cristi — January 29, 2021

Fast rising singer, songwriter, and producer Tems has premiered an out of this world new video for 'The Key.

Morrison Hotel Gallery's 'The American Sound' Serves as a Visual Soundtrack to Social Change

by Sarah Jae Leiber — January 19, 2021

Now more than ever, art, activism, and collective agency are paramount to evoking real social change.

VIDEO: Kelly Clarkson Performs 'Give Me One Reason'

by Sarah Leiber — January 19, 2021

Kelly Clarkson and her band Y'all perform a bluesy cover of 'Give Me One Reason' by Tracy Chapman.

Crystal Monee Hall Releases 'A Beautiful Noise' Cover

by Sarah Jae Leiber — December 28, 2020

Monday December 28th, just ahead of the Georgia Run-Off elections, singer-songwriter Crystal Monee Hall releases a poignant video of her gospel inspired, activating arrangement of “A Beautiful Noise” originally written by multi-Grammy winning Alicia Keys and Brandi Carlile.