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Suzanne Vega archive

Suzanne Vega performs on Mountain Stage.

Listen Suzanne Vega On Mountain Stage

July 30, 2012 – Hear the folk-pop singer perform international hits like "Luka" and "Tom's Diner."

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 Clockwise from upper left: Leonard Cohen, Lou Reed, The Mountain Goats, Suzanne Vega.

Watch The Speak-Singing Debate: Just Sing The Damn Song!

April 3, 2012 – Hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton debate the polarizing and hard-to-define art of "speak-singing."

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Left to right: Aimee Mann, Sheryl Crow, Suzanne Vega.

Listen World Cafe Looks Back: '90s Singer-Songwriters WXPN

January 23, 2012 – Hear archival interviews with Bruce Cockburn, Sting, Sheryl Crow, Aimee Mann and Suzanne Vega. WXPN

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Listen Suzanne Vega On World Cafe WXPN

November 22, 2010 – Hear the renowned singer-songwriter perform her intimate songs live in the WXPN studio. WXPN

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Bahamadia and Suzanne Vega; courtesy of the artists

Listen Hey Ladies: Suzanne Vega And Bahamadia In Conversation

September 14, 2010 – Hear the singer-songwriter and the rapper discuss working in an industry dominated by men.

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Listen Suzanne Vega: Reintroduction And Rediscovery

June 18, 2010 – Vega is reinventing much of her catalog as simple folk. With 1987's "Gypsy," it's an easy task.

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Listen Suzanne Vega On Mountain Stage

December 1, 2008 – Vega performs early hits "Luka" and "Tom's Diner," as well as songs from her latest album.

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Listen Bittersweet Memories of 'Ludlow Street'

November 20, 2007 – Suzanne Vega's "Ludlow Street" brings to mind the graceful flow of her early work.

Listen Suzanne Vega: Folk for New York WXPN

July 27, 2007 – Hear an interview and in-studio performance with the venerable folk-pop singer-songwriter. WXPN

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