Suzanne Vega is an American singer-songwriter known for her distinctive folk-inspired music. With a career spanning four decades, she rose to prominence in the 1980s and 1990s with UK Top 40 hits such as "Marlene on the Wall," "Left of Center," "Luka," and "No Cheap Thrill." Her song "Tom's Diner," originally an a cappella track, became an international hit when remixed by DNA, and played a key role in the development of the MP3 format, earning her the title "The Mother of the MP3." Vega has released ten studio albums, with her latest, "Flying With Angels," released in 2025.