Loading details…
Artist
Joan Baez
12+ albums
folksinger-songwriterfemale vocalists60sclassic rock
about
Joan Chandos Baez (born January 9, 1941) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and activist. She is primarily known for her contemporary folk music, which often includes themes of protest and social justice. Baez has performed publicly for over six decades and has released more than 30 albums. While Baez is generally classified as a folk singer, her music has expanded to include genres such as folk rock, pop, country, and gospel. She began her recording career in 1960 and gained early success. Her first three albums, "Joan Baez," "Joan Baez, Vol. 2," and "Joan Baez in Concert," all achieved gold record status. Although she writes songs herself, Baez is mainly known for interpreting works by other songwriters. She has recorded many traditional songs as well as compositions by artists including the Allman Brothers Band, the Beatles, Jackson Browne, Leonard Cohen, Woody Guthrie, Violeta Parra, the Rolling Stones, Pete Seeger, Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder, and Bob Marley. Baez was among the first major artists to record songs by Bob Dylan in the early 1960s and played a significant role in popularizing his early work. Her personal and professional relationship with Dylan has been widely discussed and inspired songs by both artists. In later years, Baez has also recorded songs by more contemporary songwriters such as Ryan Adams, Josh Ritter, Steve Earle, Natalie Merchant, and Joe Henry. Notable songs associated with Baez include "Diamonds & Rust" and covers of Phil Ochs's "T
