# Singing old poems to life

- Institution: TED
- Department: TED2010
- Speaker: Natalie Merchant
- Year: 2010
- Level: For everyone
- Language: English
- Subjects: Literature and writing, Music
- Source: [TED](https://www.ted.com/talks/natalie_merchant_singing_old_poems_to_life)
- Licence: [CC BY-NC-ND 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) (Non-commercial use only, and no changed versions.)
- Who can watch: Teens profiles and older (sources give no ratings; placed by Invisible Network from the source's own words)

Natalie Merchant sings from her poetry-inspired album "Leave Your Sleep," which pairs lyrics from poets -- from Gerard Manley Hopkins to a near-forgotten 10-year-old girl in Brooklyn -- with simple melodies and her unmistakable voice. Stay for an encore performance of her hit "Thank You," dedicated to a notable philanthropist in the audience.

## Lectures

1. [Singing old poems to life](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/ted/natalie_merchant_singing_old_poems_to_life/382306dee7a5), 27 min (TED's player)