Joan Baez has given so much to the world, music and activism that it is surprising how little has been written about her. This is an excellent starting point.
Drawing on interviews with long-time friends and musical associates, Joan Baez: The Last Leaf, a new biography by Elizabeth Thomson, is a celebration of an artist of incalculable influence.
Legendary singer, songwriter, activist and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Joan Baez releases her first new studio album in a decade. Whistle Down the Wind is a totally engaging listen from start to finish and one that invites repeated visits.
Legendary singer, songwriter, activist and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Joan Baez, has announced an extensive 2018 world tour including UK dates. In conjunction with the tour she will release a new studio album: ‘Whistle Down The Wind’ via Proper Records in early March 2018.
Indigo Girls announce they will be touring the UK this July including dates in Manchester, Bristol, and London as well as Cambridge Folk Festival on the 28th of July. Watch them discussing activism and performing with Joan Baez.
We have a special video premiere and Song of the Day for you from Thea Gilmore with ‘Coming Back To You’ from her 15th album ‘Ghosts & Graffiti’, an album which is part new, part retrospective. Watch it here.
Joan Baez who first appeared on a major stage at the Newport Folk Festival 55 years ago is to embark on a European Tour in September which includes 4 nights at the Royal Festival Hall.
