Since being discovered while busking back in the '80s, Tracy Chapman has become one of the most recognisable and enduring voices in contemporary American music. Famed for her expressive vocals and an ability to craft direct yet heartrending lyrics, she has traded on simple, poignant melodic refrains and understated but accomplished guitar-playing throughout her career. With well-known hits sitting alongside deeper cuts, this playlist offers a unique insight into her stunning body of work.