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Radio Ulster,22 Mar 2026,57 mins

Tracy Chapman - Tracy Chapman

Long Player with Steven Rainey

Available for 21 days

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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