"Nonesuch Records will release Natalie Merchant's ""Keep Your Courage,"" her ninth solo studio album and first with new material since 2014's self-titled album.

The eclectic album was produced by Merchant and features two duets with vocalist Abena Koomson-Davis, contributions from Celtic folk group Lœnasa and Syrian clarinet virtuoso Kinan Azmeh, and horn arrangements by jazz trombonist Steve Davis. The lush orchestrations are by seven composers, including: Gabriel Kahane, Stephen Barber, Colin Jacobson and Megan Gould. ""Keep Your Courage"" features nine original songs by Merchant as well as a rendition of ""Hunting the Wren"" by Ian Lynch of the Irish band Lankum."