Natalie Merchant is a multi-platinum-selling, American singer-songwriter and producer known for her distinctive voice and captivating literary-pop songs. She has released several critically acclaimed albums, including Tigerlily and Ophelia, and has received numerous awards and nominations for her work. Her music blends folk, rock, and world music influences, and she continues to be regarded as a pioneering figure in alternative music. Her newest record, Keep Your Courage (due to be released April 14 on Nonesuch Records), finds Merchant in peak form with songs about love and human connection in its many forms, and a voice to keep you hanging on every word.