Stimmen Festival, Lorräch, DE on July 24, 2009

Tracy Chapman is adding a 4th concert in Germany and back at the Stimmen Festival in Lorräch, where she already performed in 2006. Tickets are already on sale…

Den Fynske Landsby, Odense, DK on July 3, 2009

Tracy Chapman will play @ the Den Fynske Landsby, in Odense, the only summer stop of the artist in Denmark. Tickets go on sale on March 23, 2009 @ 10:00am

Heineken Music Hall, Amsterdam, NL on July 11, 2009

Tracy Chapman is back in Amsterdam on July 11 at the Heineken Music Hall. Tickets will be on sale on saturday at 10am on LiveNation.nl

3 concerts in Germany: Halle, Köln and Hamburg

3 shows in Germany have just been added, Tracy Chapman will play in Halle, Köln and Hamburg in July 2009. Book your tickets before it’s too late!

2nd show in London on June 25, still @ the Roundhouse

Due to very fast sales of the June 24th concert at the Londonian Rondhouse, a second show has been added

Concerts in London, Paris, Nantes, Lille and Rouen in June 2009

France honoured Tracy Chapman buying at least 115,000 copies of Our Bright Future, she honores the French back with 4 new concerts in Zénith venues (between 5,000 and 8,000 seats). London in the UK is not missed either, with a concert at the wonderful Roundhouse

Tracy Chapman in concert in Europe this summer 2009

Tracy Chapman is back in concert in Europe this summer for a festivals tour!! She headlines two festivals so far: Cactus Festival 2009, Bruge (Belgium) and Moon and Stars 2009, Locarno (Switzerland)…

Tracy Chapman en Tournée en France et en Europe 2009

Tracy Chapman est en tournée en France et Europe cet été 2009. Consultez lesdates et réserver vos billets.

Producing Singer Songwriters – David Kershenbaum’s work with Tracy Chapman

Interview of David Kershenbaum, producer of Tracy’s debut album, Crossroads and Telling Stories… mostly talkin’bout Tracy’s case

Live at Buenos Aires on the Amnesty International Human Rights tour in 1988

Tracy Chapman Concert at the Estadio River Plate (Buenos Aires, Argentina), the last concert of the famous Amnesty International Human Rights Now tour on October 15, 1988, is available as an audio streaming online on Concert Vault

New forum on Tracy Chapman

We now have a brand new and beautiful and efficient forum to talk about Tracy Chapman and anything related to her music. Join us now

Our Bright Future sales: more than 100,000 copies sold in France

It’s a real success for Tracy Chapman in France: her 8th album Our Bright Future has already sold more than 100,000 copies in France. The single Sing For You is on heavy rotation on many french radio stations and the music video is heavyly airplayed on TV as well. France stands for Tracy Chapman!

Sing For You Music Video

The Sing For You music video is out and is aired on TV (at least in France)…

Tracy Chapman European / US Tour Dates 2009

Tracy Chapman is touring in Europe and in North America this Summer 2009. Check out the schedule and book your tickets before gigs are sold out!

2008 – Our Bright Future Tour – December 21, Barcelona, Palau de la Música

Tracy Chapman is in Spain to perform in Barcelona. Read press & fan reviews, the setlist and see some photos and videos from the show.

2008 – Our Bright Future Tour – December 19, Paris, Le Palais des Congrès

Tracy Chapman is in France to perform in Paris. Read press & fan reviews, the setlist and see some videos from the show.

2008 – Our Bright Future Tour – December 18, Strasbourg, Le Zénith

Tracy Chapman is in France to perform in Strasbourg. Read press & fan reviews, the setlist and see some videos from the show.

Tracy Chapman invited to sing for Obama on Jan 20

In this interview given the parisian newspaper few days ago in Lyon (december 05) but published today (december 18), we learn that Tracy Chapman has been invited to sing for Obama on his inauguration day on January 20, 2009.

2008 – Our Bright Future Tour – December 16, London, Hammersmith Apollo

Tracy Chapman was in the UK to perform in London. Read fan reviews of the show.

2008 – Our Bright Future Tour – December 15, London, Hammersmith Apollo

Tracy Chapman was in the UK to perform in London. Read press & fan reviews, the setlist and see some photos from the show.

2008 – Our Bright Future Tour – December 14, Manchester, Apollo

Tracy Chapman was in the UK to perform in Manchester. Read press & fan reviews and see a photo of the show.

Tracy Chapman video interview on TV3

Tracy Chapman has been interviewed by the irish TV channel TV3 in Xposé. It was backstage at the Olympia Theatre on her third night in Dublin on the Our Bright Future Tour…

2008 – Our Bright Future Tour – December 12, Bristol, Colston Hall

Tracy Chapman was in the UK to perform in Bristol. Read a press review from the show.

2008 – Musique citoyenne, Interview Tracy Chapman

Interview in French – By Rémy Pelissier, E v e n e .fr – December 2008

James Vincent McMorrow supports Tracy Chapman on her UK tour

Singer James Vincent McMorrow from Dublin opened for Tracy Chapman at the Olympia Theatre on December 8, 9 & 10. He’s just been invited to support Tracy on the rest of her UK tour.

2008 – Our Bright Future Tour – December 10, Dublin, Olympia Theatre

Tracy Chapman is in Ireland to perform in Dublin.

2008 – Our Bright Future Tour – December 09, Dublin, Olympia Theatre

Tracy Chapman is in Ireland to perform in Dublin. Read a press review from the show.

2008 – Our Bright Future Tour – December 08, Dublin, Olympia Theatre

Tracy Chapman is in Ireland to perform in Dublin . Read the setlist from the show.

2008 – Our Bright Future Tour – December 05, Lyon, L’Amphitéâtre

Tracy Chapman is in France to perform in Lyon. Read fan reviews, the setlist and see a video from the show.

2008 – Our Bright Future Tour – December 04, Marseille, Le Dôme

Tracy Chapman was in France to perform in Marseille. Read press reviews and see some videos from the show.

2008 – Our Bright Future Tour – December 02, Zurich, Kongresshauss

Tracy Chapman was in Switzerland to perform in Zurich. Read press & fans reviews, the setlist and see a video from the show.

2008 – Our Bright Future Tour – December 01, Florence / Firenze, Teatro Verdi

Tracy Chapman was in Italy to perform in Florence. Read fans reviews and see some videos from the show.

2008 – Our Bright Future Tour – November 29, Rome, Auditorium Conciliazione

Tracy Chapman is in Italy to perform in Rome. Read press & fans reviews, the setlist and see a video from the show

2008 – 5 minutes

By vedomosti.ru, November 29, 2008

2008 – Our Bright Future Tour – November 28, Milan, Teatro degli Arcimboldi.

Tracy Chapman is in Italy to perform in Milan. Read press reviews and see some videos from the show.

2008 – Our Bright Future Tour – November 26, Munich, Postpalast

Tracy Chapman was in Germany to perform in Munich. Read press reviews, the setlist, and see some videos from the show (including a 10:20 minute TV reportage).

2008 – Our Bright Future Tour – November 25, Hamburg, CCH1

Tracy Chapman was in Germany to perform in Hamburg. Read press reviews and see some videos from the show.

2008 – Nein-danke-Frau

By Von Antje Wewer, Sueddeutsche Zeitung, November 22, 2008

2008 – Our Bright Future Tour – November 23, Amsterdam, Paradiso

Tracy Chapman was in the Netherlands to perform in Amsterdam. Read the setlist and see some videos from the show.

2008 – Our Bright Future Tour – November 22, Paris, Folies Bergère

Tracy Chapman was in France to perform in Paris. Read press & fans reviews, the setlist and see some photos from the show.

Tracy Chapman Webisode #4

4th and last Webisode released by Atlantic Records: Tracy talks about her new album “Our Bright Future”…

2008 – Singer Tracy Chapman discusses new album

By Graham Young, Birmingham Mail, Nov 21 2008

2008 – Our Bright Future Tour – November 20, Dresden, Kulturpalast

Tracy Chapman was in Germany to perform in Dresden. Read press review & the setlist.

2008 – Our Bright Future Tour – November 19, Berlin, Tempodrom

Tracy Chapman was in Germany to perform in Berlin. Read press reviews and see some videos of the show.

Tracy Chapman Webisode #3

3rd Webisode released by Atlantic Records: Tracy talks about her songwriting process, where and when she writes her songs…

Tracy Chapman on ZDF, German TV channel

Watch Tracy Chapman in interview on ZDF in “Heute Nacht” on November 19, 2008

2008 – Our Bright Future Tour – November 17, Copenhagen, Royal Theatre

Tracy Chapman was in Denmark to perform in Copenhagen. Read the press reviews, see some photos and read about the setlist.

2008 – Our Bright Future Tour – November 16, Stockholm, Cirkus

Tracy Chapman was in Sweden to perform in Stockholm @ The Cirkus. Read the press reviews, see some photos and read about the setlist.

2008 – Our Bright Future Tour – November 15, Oslo, Sentrum Scene

Tracy Chapman was in Norway to perform in Oslo.

2008 – Shy Revolutionary

By Nui Te Koha, Hearld Sun, November 16, 2008

Tracy Chapman in Saga on RTL (french radio station)

On November 16 at 11pm (GMT + 1 h) the Georges Lang radio show “Saga” on the french radio station RTL will be dedicated to Tracy Chapman. 2 hours of a biography, songs from albums, and above all interviews from 2002 + 2008 and apparently some live sessions from 2002, maybe 2008.

2008 – “La musique est éphémère”

By Oihana Gabriel, 20 minute, November 13, 2008

Tracy Chapman Webisode #2

2nd Webisode released by Atlantic Records: Tracy talks about the musicians who played on the new record.

New tracychapman.de

The new german official website is online, its design is graphically excellent! Check it out on www.tracychapman.de

Audio interview + Acoustic songs for BBC – The Strand

Tracy Chapman has been interviewed by Harriett Gilbert for the radio show “The Strand” on BBC’s international. The interview has been broadcasted on November 11…

#1 on iTunes France

It worths the mention: Our Bright Future is #1 of the Top downloaded albums on iTunes France.

2008 – Our Bright Future Tour – November 12, Bruxelles, Palais des Beaux Arts

Tracy Chapman inaugurated her solo Our Bright Future European tour in Bruxelles. Read press & fan reviews, the setlist and see some photos from the show.

Tracy Chapman Webisode #1

For the release of “Our Bright Future”, Atlantic Records made 4 Webisodes. In the first of them, Tracy Chapman discusses the 20th anniversary of her debut album going back solo on tour.

Our Bright Future on iTunes

Our Bright Future is in the Top Downloads of many countries, big up to France and Spain where the album is ranked 4th of iTunes sales today!

New www.tracychapman.com online

To coincide with the US release of Tracy Chapman’s 8th album, the Tracy team has launched her official website. Very original, the possibility is given to color your world. It features Lyrics, Discography (including official Videos), Tour Dates. It promises some updates and an upcoming US tour for January 2009!

Audio interview + Acoustic songs for BBC 4 – Woman’s hour

Tracy Chapman has been interviewed by Jane Garvey on BBC 4 for the Woman’s Hour show. She talks to Jane about her life, music and politics, and performs Talkin’Bout A Revolution + Sing For You live in solo.

Upcoming “Sing For You” Video

Alicia Warrington (drummer) is publishing some photos of the video shoot of “Sing For You”  from November 06, 2008 on her MySpace. Have a look on them and watch for the upcoming video!
**Photos courtesy of Koi Sojer**

New www.tracychapman.it

The new italian official is online: (almost) same basic content but new design with the Our Bright Future photos. Nice and simple lay-out.

2008 – Tracy Chapman apuesta por los cambios que ofrece Obama en “Our bright future”

By Cecilia Vega, EFE, November 09, 2008

2008 – “Es estúpido identificar una raza con una música”

By Diego A. Manrique, El Pais, November 9, 2008

2008 – Tracy Chapman: “Pourquoi j’admire Madonna”

By Alexis Campion, LeJDD.fr, November 07, 2008.

Interview in french in which she talks about her new album, the song “I did it all”, the European audience in comparison with the US one, her admiration for Madonna…

2008 – Tracy Chapman toujours battante

By Miguel Cid, Le Matin, November 07, 2008

Watch Tracy Chapman at the Jay Leno

Tracy Chapman on her Backpacker guitar and band (Joe Gore on the Guitar, Larry Klein on Bass…) sang “Sing For You”.

Listen to Our Bright Future

Listening to Our Bright Future before its realeased is made possible thanks to the exclusive premiere on Canada.com and Deezer.com

Tracy Chapman & Obama

“This is a hugely significant day… There’s been discrimination and all kinds of obstacles placed in the way of African-Americans and to now see an African-American president is momentous…” Tracy Chapman about Obama’s election.

Obama wins

Yes it is, Change has come to America, and Tracy Chapman said to BBC America yesterday evening “I am a proud American today.”

2008 – Sängerin Tracy Chapman “Für Barack Obama sind viele nicht bereit”

By Maria Baufeld, Die Welt, 4 November 2008

2008 – Tracy Chapman: “Barack Obama würde ich gerne einmal treffen”

By Jan Förster, Park Avenue, November 2008

2008 – Tracy Chapman (Rolling Stone France)

By Claire Stevens, Rolling Stone France, November 2008

2008 – Our Bright Future European Tour

Tracy Chapman was touring in Europe in November-December 2008 to promote the release of her 8th album “Our Bright Future”. The tour marked Tracy’s first solo tour in over a decade. Check out the schedule and read press & fans reviews, see photos and videos…

What is Tracy Chapman new album?

Answer: Tracy Chapman new album is Our Bright Future, released on November 10, 2008

What is Tracy Chapman email? How to contact her?

Answer: I don’t have Tracy’s email address but you still can write a letter to her via the ‘Dear Tracy’ project

What is Tracy Chapman official website?

Answer: Tracy Chapman official website is located @ TracyChapman.com

Is there any Tracy Chapman official fan club?

Answer: No, there ain’t no fan club, fan websites remain the best place to meet other TC fans.

Does Tracy Chapman have children?

Answer: No, she doesn’t

How can i get a Tracy Chapman autograph?

Answer: Meeting Tracy after a show or anywhere she could appear remains the best way for you to get a personalized autograph. You also can purchase one on auction places like ebay.com…

Where can i purchase a Tracy Chapman tee shirt? poster?

Answer: There is no official store so to get official and new Tracy Chapman mershandising the best is to attend a Tracy show where tees, posters, sometimes mugs, hats and co are sold.

Did Tracy Chapman performed at Live Aid in 1985?

Answer: No, Tracy didn’t performed at Wembley in 1985 at Live Aid

Where is Tracy Chapman now?

Answer: Tracy Chapman is still in the music business and pretty active! She just released her 8th album in 20 years! Read about her latest news

How old is Tracy Chapman?

Answer: Tracy Chapman is 45

Is Tracy Chapman a lesbian? gay?

Answer: Why do you ask?

Is Tracy Chapman a woman? a man?

Answer: Tracy Chapman is WOMAN!

2008 – Our Bright Future

8th album, released on November 10, 2008.
Produced by Tracy Chapman and Larry Klein.

Tracy Chapman on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno

Tracy Chapman is scheduled to perform live at the Tonight Show with Jay Leno on November 5 on NBC.  Watch out!

Tracy Chapman in concert in Barcelona, Espana / Spain

Tracy Chapman will play in Barcelona at the Palau de la Música on December 21, 2008. Tickets are on sale since today.

2008 – Newsom opens home to City Insider, Tracy Chapman!

By Erin Allday, San Francisco Chronicle, October 30, 2008

2008 – The quiet revolutionary

By Amy Fleming, The Guardian, Friday October 31 2008

Save Us All [song]

MySpace seems to be the exclusive space where the album Our Bright Future is available for listening. Today, “Save Us All” (the third song from the new album) can be listened Tracy Chapman’s official MySpace

Our Bright Future [song]

Our Bright Future, the song from the album named after it, is available for listening on streaming on Tracy Chapman’s official MySpace since today.

iTunes and other infos

All Tracy Chapman albums are now available on the US iTunes store.
There are no plans at this time to do any reissues or release a greatest hits package.
Tracy Chapman sold 8.1 million in the U.S.

Tracy Chapman singing for Obama in San Francisco

Clean Tech and Green Business for Obama (CT4-O) is pleased to announce that, on Monday, October 20th, singer Tracy Chapman will be performing at the San Francisco fundraiser of the national “Evening to Reenergize America.”…

“Sing For You” now on Deezer.com

You now can listen to Sing For You on Deezer.com…

New version of about-tracy-chapman.net

One month before the release of the upcoming new album “Our Bright Future”, about-tracy-chapman.net offers its new face to the Tracy Chapman fan community and goes one step further with this new web 2.0 oriented platform, offering almost no limits to further developments and add-ons…

Joseph Arthur, opening act on the Our Bright Future Tour

Joseph Arthur is the opening act on the Our Bright Future European Tour…

New Tracy Chapman photo

Check this gorgeous black & white photo from the Our Bright Future photo session…