Tracy Chapman interviewed in 1986, two years before the release of her debut album. She tells the story of what inspired her to write 'Talkin' Bout A Revolution' at 16 years of age. | Tracy Chapman Online

Today in Black Women’s History – March 30th Tracy Chapman was born on March 30, 1964 in Cleveland, Ohio. She is a singer-songwriter and guitarist. Chapman was raised by her mother, who bought her a ukulele at age three. Chapman began playing guitar and writing songs at age eight. She says that she may have been first inspired to play the guitar by the television show “Hee Haw”. She attended Tufts University in Massachusetts, where she studied anthropology and African studies and began performing

Compiled by Tracy Chapman herself, and representing over 25 years of music from her celebrated career, each song re-mastered for the first time; “Tracy Chapman – Greatest Hits” is out now! | Tracy Chapman Online

35 years ago, Tracy Chapman's debut album was released and we're celebrating with a throwback! Watch 'Talkin' Bout a Revolution' performed live through the years from a pre-fame 1986 recording to the impactful performance on the eve of the 2020 presidential election #TracyChapman #talkinboutarevolution | Tracy Chapman Online