Joan Osborne

Joan Osborne has rightfully earned a reputation as both a commanding, passionate performer and a frank, emotionally evocative songwriter. A multi-platinum selling recording artist and seven-time Grammy nominee, the soulful vocalist is a highly sought-after collaborator and guest performer who has performed alongside many notable artists, including Bob Dylan, Luciano Pavarotti, Stevie Wonder, Emmylou Harris, Taj Mahal, and Mavis Staples to name a few.At every point in the evening, you had a sense of Ms. Osborne as an artist who knew exactly what she was doing. (New York Times)