Susan Vega on her one-woman show: Carson McCullers Talks About Love

Studio 360

Susan Vega’s new project details doesn’t shy away from the loneliness that was at the heart of many of Carson McCullers’s novels and plays. But the project also highlights her charm and resiliency. The music for the new show was written by Vega and Duncan Sheik, who talked about the project with Studio 360.

You can see a video of Susan Vega performing for Studio 360 below:

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