Seven Days: Vermont's Independent Voice

Girl Power

Suzanne Vega found international success with her chart-topping 1987 hit “Luka,” which scored her three Grammy nominations. The song also helped pave the way for a new breed of strong female singer-songwriters, an era that included the likes of Shawn Colvin, Tracy Chapman and the Indigo Girls, among others. Now, 25 years later, Vega is still going strong, writing and performing with the same unique voice and energy that endeared her to a generation of fans. This Friday, February 17, Suzanne Vega plays the Tupelo Music Hall in White River Junction.