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Natalie Merchant (born October 26, 1963 in Jamestown, New York, USA) is a rock and roll musician.Merchant co-founded and sang in the band 10,000 Maniacs in 1981 (see 1981 in music) but left the band in 1993 (see 1993 in music) for a solo career. Her solo album Tigerlily ( 1995, 1995 in music) had three top-40 singles, Carnival, Jealousy, and Wonder. In 1998, Natalie released OpheliaOphelia is the title of a 1998 album, film, and song by Natalie Merchant. Merchant seems to see Shakespeare's Ophelia as a figure encompassing many important feminine archetypes. The album and film explore several of these. 1998 albums. and the following year released Live in ConcertLive in Concert is a 1999 live album by Natalie Merchant. Track listing #"Wonder" (5. 36) #"San Andreas Fault" (5. 01) #"Beloved Wife" (5. 32) #"Space Oddity" (4. 33) #"Carnival" (7. 03) #"Dust Bowl" (5. 12) #"After the Gold Rush" (3. 46) #"Gun Shy" (5.. In 20012001 is a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar), and also: The International Year of the Volunteer The United Nations Year of Dialogue Among Civilizations Events January January 1 A black monolith measuring approximately nine feet tall ap Natalie released her most critically acclaimed album, MotherlandMotherland is the third solo album by Natalie Merchant, released in 2001. The album is musically eclectic, varying from Middle Eastern violin reggae beat fusion "This House Is on Fire" to 10,000 Maniacs -sounding "Tell Yourself". Folky "Motherland" preced, and went on an extensive tour of North America and Europe. In 20032003 is a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar), and also: The International Year of Freshwater The European Disability Year Summary Perhaps the defining global event of the year 2003 was the Invasion of Iraq launched by the U, Natalie parted ways with Elektra Records and released a folk album of traditional songs called The House Carpenter's DaughterThe House Carpenter's Daughter is a folk album by Natalie Merchant released on August 12, 2003 on her web-site and on September 16, 2003 in stores. It was produced by Natalie and released on Myth America Records, Natalie's first independent label. Track l on September 16September 16 is the 259th day of the year (260th in leap years). There are 106 days remaining. Events 1597 Yi Sun-sin led 12 ships of the Korean fleet against an invasion by 133 Japanese ships. The Koreans sank 31 enemy ships and forced a Japanese retreat, 20032003 is a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar), and also: The International Year of Freshwater The European Disability Year Summary Perhaps the defining global event of the year 2003 was the Invasion of Iraq launched by the U on Myth America records. Natalie also plays the pianoPiano is a common abbreviation for pianoforte a large musical instrument with a keyboard (see keyboard instrument). Its sound is produced by strings stretched on a rigid frame. These vibrate when struck by felt-covered hammers, which are activated by the, produces and writes all of her songs.
Merchant has collaborated with Billy Bragg a number of times, including the 1998 album Mermaid Avenue. Like Bragg, her work touches on social and political themes and she has been active in raising a number of campaigning issues in both her songs and through the causes she lends her name to. Her website, which she is actively involved in contributing to, prominently displays a link to The Nation, which gives some indication of her political stance.
In the summer of 2003 Merchant gave birth to a daughter.
