Widely regarded as one of the foremost songwriters of her generation, Suzanne Vega emerged as a leading figure of the folk revival of the early 1980s. Accompanying herself on acoustic guitar, Vega sang what has been called contemporary folk or neo-folk songs of her own creation in Greenwich Village clubs. Since the release of her self-titled, critically acclaimed 1985 debut album, she has given sold-out concerts in many of the worldâs best-known venues. Known for performances that convey deep emotion, Vegaâs distinctive, âclear, unwavering voiceâ (Rolling Stone) has been described as âa cool, dry sandpaper-brushed near-whisperâ by The Washington Post, with NPR Music noting that she âhas been making vital, inventive musicâ throughout the course of her decades-long career.