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1988 Tracy Chapman NYC concert advertisement...
1988 Tracy Chapman NYC concert advertisement...
Item # 718931
October 25, 1988
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 25, 1988
* Singer & songwriter Tracy Chapman
* Carnegie Hall concert advertisement
* "Album of the year" w/ "Fast Car" song
Page 81 has a nice full page advertisement for a upcoming performance by "TRACY CHAPMAN" at Carnegie Hall in Manhattan. (see images)
AI notes: On November 28, 1988, Tracy Chapman performed two intimate and powerful sets at New York City's prestigious Carnegie Hall, marking a milestone in her meteoric rise following the release of her self-titled debut album earlier that year. Riding the wave of acclaim sparked by her breakout performance at the Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute in June, Chapman captivated the Carnegie audience with a stripped-down, emotionally resonant set that likely included “Fast Car,” “Talkin’ ’Bout a Revolution,” and “Baby Can I Hold You.” Her minimalist stage presence—just voice, guitar, and conviction—stood in stark contrast to the larger-than-life pop acts of the era, highlighting her unique authenticity and socially conscious songwriting. Coming near the end of a whirlwind year of touring and public attention, this performance was both a celebration of her rapid success and a quiet, soulful reaffirmation of her message-driven artistry in one of the world’s most storied concert halls.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
The Village Voice was an American counterculture newspaper known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. It introduced free-form, high-spirited, and passionate journalism into the public discourse - a tradition it maintained throughout its 60+ year history. It is quite common to find great political cartoons, satirical cartoons and articles, thought-provoking editorials, and ads and reviews for both concerts and theater productions - both on and off Broadway. Many iconic writers and musicians credit their appearance in The Village Voice for at least a portion of their success.
Complete with 160 pages, tabloid-size, one crease across the center, nice condition.
Provenance note: This issue comes from The Village Voice's own archives, part of their in-house collection used to create their digital archive. Rare as such.
Alert: Many issues of The Village Voice contain articles and/or photos which some consider offensive, and are certainly inappropriate for children. Please purchase with discretion.
Category: The 20th Century
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