United Kingdom, April 8 -- Tracy Chapman has revealed why she refuses to stream music in the digital age.

The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, 61, said she chooses to buy physical copies of albums for the benefit of fellow performers.

She revealed in a rare interview with The New York Times: "I only buy music in physical form. Artists get paid when you actually buy a CD or the vinyl. That's important to me."

Tracy, whose breakout hit 'Fast Car' became a timeless classic, also added: "I don't listen to as much (music) as I used to.

"It's a physical commitment of going out into the world and finding things."

But she insisted she continues to seek out new music, including tracks from contemporary artists such as Charli XCX and Chappell...