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Radio Ulster,22 Mar 2026,57 mins

Tracy Chapman - Tracy Chapman

Long Player with Steven Rainey

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Some artists kind of come out of nowhere. And for most people in 1988, Tracy Chapman was one of them. Her self-titled debut was a collection of quietly assured songs, showcasing a new voice with a fresh perspective on the art of protest songs. And after she left the stage in Wembley Stadium for the Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute, she became a superstar.

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