How did she perform while a student there?

Busking in Harvard Square and on subway platforms

Playing weddings across New England

Why did she record demos at the university radio station?

For copyright purposes, in exchange for airplay

The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute

The headliner cancelled the day before

She stood in for Stevie Wonder at the last minute

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Real trivia about Tracy Chapman: their music, their history, their hits.

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