Singer and songwriter Natalie Merchant joins us to talk about her 35-year-music career and social activism. For her latest project “Paradise is There: The New Tigerlily Recordings,” she re-recorded her 1996 multi-platinum debut album “Tigerlily,” and released a companion documentary. 

Event: Natalie Merchant will be in conversation with Anthony DeCurtis on Feb. 10th at 8:15 p.m. at the 92nd Street Y (1395 Lexington Ave). She will be on tour in March and performing at the Beacon Theatre on March 11th and March 28th. For tickets and more information, visit her website. 

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What have you read or seen over the past year that moved or surprised you?

The National Theatre production from London of Jane Eyre directed by Sally Cookson

The Fairy Tales of Herman Hesse

What are you listening to right now?

Laura Marling album: I Speak Because I Can

What’s the last great book you read?

The Dyslexic Advantage by Brock L. Eide and Fernette F. Eide

What’s one thing you’re a fan of that people might not expect?

Sumo Wrestling

What’s your favorite comfort food?

Popcorn