Widely regarded as one of the most brilliant songwriters of her generation, Suzanne Vega emerged as a leading figure of the folk-music revival in the early 1980s. Since her debut 25 years ago she has sold over seven million albums and has been nominated for seven Grammy awards. Her song Tom’s Diner was used in the refinement of the MP3, earning her the nickname ‘The Mother of the MP3’. Tom’s Diner has since been remixed nearly 25 times (by artists including Will Smith, Tupac and Destiny’s Child).