Suzanne Vega April 10, 2010

With exquisite melody, Grammy-winner Suzanne Vega sings in a distinctive, clear vibrato-less voice that has been described as "a cool, dry sandpaper-brushed near-whisper." One of the most brilliant songwriters of her generation, Suzanne’s poetic songs focus on city life, ordinary people, and real world subjects.

Solitude Standing was nominated for three Grammys including Record of the Year and went platinum with “Luka,” a song that has entered the cultural vernacular. Suzanne’s recent recording, Beauty & Crime is a love letter to her hometown of New York City and was hailed “as original, gritty and gorgeous as ever” by Newsweek and “ ... lovely and literate” by People Magazine.

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