Artist Bio:
Joan Baez is an American folk singer, songwriter, and activist known for her distinctive soprano voice and her commitment to social and political causes. Born on January 9, 1941, in Staten Island, New York, Baez emerged as a prominent figure in the folk music revival of the 1960s. She gained recognition for her interpretations of traditional folk songs as well as her own original compositions, which often reflected her strong beliefs in pacifism, civil rights, and nonviolence.
Baez was a key figure in the American civil rights movement and the anti-Vietnam War movement, using her music to advocate for social justice and political change. She has released over 30 albums throughout her career, with hits such as "Diamonds and Rust" and "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down." Baez was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017 and continues to perform and engage in activism to this day.
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