Joni Mitchell
Who Is Joni Mitchell? These Books Tell the Story of the Beloved Music Legend
Searches for the singer-songwriter have surged since her poignant performance at the 2024 Grammy Awards.
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Most Memorable Grammy Moments, From Taylor Swift Making History to Jay-Z Calling Out Recording Academy
The 2024 Grammys saw moments filled with tears, laughter, surprises and more during Sunday’s awards ceremony. From Taylor Swift making history with her win for album of the year to Jay-Z criticizing the Recording Academy and Miley Cyrus finally winning her first Grammy, here are some of the most memorable moments from music’s biggest night. […]
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Joni Mitchell Delivers Moving Grammys-Debut Performance of “Both Sides Now” as She Continues to Return to Spotlight After Brain Aneurysm
Joni Mitchell made her debut Grammys performance at the age of 80, singing her classic song “Both Sides Now” onstage at the 2024 awards show. For the moving performance, Mitchell was seated in a chair and held a cane as she was accompanied by a line of musicians on, appropriately, both sides of her, including […]
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Joni Mitchell to Make Grammy Performance Debut at 2024 Ceremony
Nine-time Grammy winner Joni Mitchell will perform at the 2024 Grammy Awards, the Recording Academy announced Sunday. The appearance will be Mitchell’s first-ever performance at the ceremony. She is also attending the awards show as a nominee for best folk album for Joni Mitchell at Newport [Live]. Previously announced Grammy performers include Burna Boy, Luke […]
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‘Wayne Shorter: Zero Gravity’ Review: Amazon’s Docuseries Aims Beyond Formula to Hit the High Notes
The three-part portrait explores the life and music of the revered and influential saxophonist, who died in March.
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When Sam Shepard Met Bob Dylan: Sex, Drugs and a Clash of Egos on the Rolling Thunder Tour
In the fall of 1975, Sam Shepard — the hottest playwright on both sides of the Atlantic — returned to his new home in Northern California one day to find a note waiting for him that said Bob Dylan had called. Having never met him, the 31-year-old Shepard called the phone number on the note […]
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Joni Mitchell to Receive the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song
Joni Mitchell will receive the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden announced Thursday that Mitchell will be honored with an all-star tribute concert on March 1 in Washington, D.C. “Joni Mitchell: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song” will premiere on PBS nationwide on March 31. […]
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Joni Mitchell Talks Surprise Newport Folk Festival Set: “I Didn’t Sound Too Bad”
Joni Mitchell has been a performer for nearly six decades, so at this point it’s safe to assume that she doesn’t get super nervous on stage, even during her first full-length live set in more than 20 years. Which explains why Mitchell’s surprise festival closing set at Sunday night’s (July 24) Newport Folk Festival — […]
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Inside MusiCares Person of the Year Gala Honoring Joni Mitchell: ‘You Are Immortal’
A silence fell over a hushed crowd at the MGM Grand’s Marquee Ballroom in Las Vegas as Billy Porter took on “Both Sides Now.” Originally released 53 years ago and first recorded by the singer Judy Collins, the monumental song with its ruminative lyrics and unforgettable melody, is perhaps one of Joni Mitchell’s most well known. […]
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Longtime E Street Band Member Nils Lofgren Pulls Music From Spotify, Encourages All Musicians to “Cut Ties” With Service
Nils Lofgren, a longtime guitarist for Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, has announced that he’s pulling his music from Spotify. He follows Neil Young — who announced Wednesday that he would remove his catalog in protest of COVID-19 misinformation being spread on Joe Rogan’s podcast — and Joni Mitchell, who followed in solidarity soon after. […]
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Joni Mitchell Says She Will Remove Music From Spotify: “I Stand In Solidarity With Neil Young”
Joni Mitchell said she will remove her music catalogue from Spotify in solidarity with Neil Young, according to a message posted to her official website on Friday evening. “I’ve decided to remove all my music from Spotify. Irresponsible people are spreading lies that are costing people their lives. I stand in solidarity with Neil Young […]
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Lorne Michaels, Bette Midler Feted at Kennedy Center Honors
The Kennedy Center Honors returned to tradition this year with a real-life gala Sunday night and the presence of the president for the first time since 2016. The lifetime achievement awards for artistic excellence were presented to Motown Records creator Berry Gordy, Saturday Night Live mastermind Lorne Michaels, actress-singer Bette Midler, opera singer Justino Diaz […]
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