Natalie Merchant

Natalie Merchant is an American singer-songwriter. In 1981 she joined the rock band The 10,000 Maniacs. In 1993 she left them to pursue a solo career. Her song "Carnival" was written and recorded for the 1996 album, Tigerlily. The song was used in the Xena: Warrior Princess episode "Antony and Cleopatra."