Suzanne Vega and Monfortinjazz

Suzanne Vega, born in California and raised in NYC, is known for her poignant storytelling in folk music. Emerging in the 1980s, she's lauded for hits like "Luka" and "Tom’s Diner." The New York Times praises her as a "masterful storyteller." Her album "An Evening of New York Songs and Stories" includes deep cuts and a cover of Lou Reed’s “Walk On The Wild Side.” Vega draws inspiration from NYC, with influences like The Ramones and Fontaines D.C., and collaborates with filmmaker Martha Colburn.