To mark 30 years of Tracy Chapman's New Beginning, Stefan Evans sits down with collaborator Aurélie Moulin and the musicians behind the record for a rare, in-depth conversation.

Featuring:

• Rock Deadrick (drums)
• Andy Stoller (bass)
• Adam Levy (guitar)
• Glenys Rogers (percussion)
• Kiki Ebsen (keys)

This episode explores how New Beginning was made, the creative process behind the album, and what it was like working with Tracy Chapman during one of the most defining periods of her career.

Topics include:

• Recording sessions and studio approach

• Musical direction and arrangement choices

• Stories from working with Tracy Chapman

• Stories from a world tour and mutiple high profile tv appearances
• The legacy of New Beginning 30 years later

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  If you're a fan of Tracy Chapman, Give Me One Reason, or 90s singer-songwriter records, this is a rare behind-the-scenes look at one of the era's most important albums.

Stefan chats with Jeffrey Smith, Vice President of Marketing at Discogs, and Brittany Benton, owner of Ohio-based Brittany's Record Shop, to discuss the reissue of Tracy Chapman's iconic debut album on vinyl for its 35th anniversary.

Stefan chats with singer and musician Yemi Bolatiwa ahead of her upcoming Tracy Chapman anniversary tribute show in Manchester. They explore what it means to pay tribute without impersonation, the lasting legacy of Chapman's work, and how one approaches the art of the tribute act with authenticity and respect.