

degree in anthropology and African studies.ĭuring college, Chapman began street-performing in Harvard Square and playing guitar in Club Passim and within other coffeehouses in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She graduated from Wooster School in Connecticut and subsequently attended Tufts University. She was accepted into the program "A Better Chance", which helps minority students attend private schools.

Chapman was raised Baptist and went to an Episcopal high school. Tracy Chapman began playing guitar and writing songs at the age of eight. Despite not having much money, her mother recognized Tracy's love of music and bought her a ukulele at the age of three. Tracy Chapman was born in Cleveland, Ohio, where she was raised by her mother. She is a multi-platinum and four-time Grammy Award-winning artist.

Tracy Chapman (born March, 1964) is an American singer-songwriter, best known for her singles "Fast Car", "Talking' 'bout a Revolution", "Baby Can I Hold You", "Give Me One Reason" and "Telling Stories".
