That lush, layered contralto voice can belong to only one person - Natalie Merchant, the one-time lead singer of 10,000 Maniacs, the multi-platinum creator of "Tigerlily," the environmentalist, film ...

NATALIE MERCHANT: (Singing) Oh, Miss Tilly, I think you should know everyone's missing you here. AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: That lush, layered contralto voice can belong to only one person - Natalie ...

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with multi-platinum singer-songwriter Natalie Merchant about her ninth solo studio album, "Keep Your Courage," and the musical influences in her life. That lush, layered ...

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