Suzanne Vega

Known for her highly literate lyrics and eclectic folk-inspired music, Suzanne Vega became a household name in 1985 when her self-titled debut reached platinum status in Britain. Her next effort, Solitude Standing, garnered critical and commercial success including two hit singles, “Tom’s Diner” and “Luka,” which was an international success. Vega followed this breakthrough album with four critically and commercially successful releases and then a 21-song greatest hits compilation, Retrospective: The Best of Suzanne Vega. In 2006, Vega became the first major recording artist to perform live in the online, virtual universe called “Second Life.” She put out an incredibly successful album last fall, Beauty and Crime, her first recording on Blue Note Records, and followed it up with a major tour throughout North America and Europe. www.SuzanneVega.com is her official site.