Joan Baez is an American singer, songwriter, and activist who was born on January 9, 1941, in Staten Island, New York. She is widely regarded as one of the most important folk musicians of the 1960s, and her music has been characterized by its political and social commentary.

Baez began her career in music as a teenager in the late 1950s, performing at coffeehouses and folk music venues in the Boston area. In 1960, she released her first album, titled "Joan Baez," which included traditional folk songs and covers of songs by other artists.

Baez's music was heavily influenced by her political activism, and she became closely associated with the civil rights and anti-war movements of the 1960s. She performed at many political rallies and protests, and her music became an important part of the cultural and social movements of the era.

Some of Baez's most well-known songs include "Diamonds and Rust," "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down," and "We Shall Overcome." She has also been recognized for her work in promoting human rights and social justice, and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2020.

Baez has continued to perform and record music throughout her career, and has released more than 30 albums. She is known for her distinctive voice and her ability to convey emotion through her music, and is regarded as a pioneer of the folk music genre.

Albums:

• "Folksingers 'Round Harvard Square" (1959)
• "Joan Baez" (1960)
• "Joan Baez, Vol. 2" (1961)
• "Joan Baez in Concert" (1962)
• "Joan Baez in Concert, Part 2" (1963)
• "Joan Baez/5" (1964)
• "Farewell, Angelina" (1965)
• "Noël" (1966)
• "Joan" (1967)
• "Baptism: A Journey Through Our Time" (1968)
• "Any Day Now" (1968)
• "David's Album" (1969)
• "One Day at a Time" (1970)
• "Sacco & Vanzetti" (1971)
• "Carry It On" (1971)
• "Blessed Are..." (1971)
• "Come from the Shadows" (1972)
• "Where Are You Now, My Son?" (1973)
• "Gracias a la Vida" (1974)
• "Diamonds & Rust" (1975)
• "Gulf Winds" (1976)
• "Blowin' Away" (1977)
• "Honest Lullaby" (1979)
• "Recently" (1987)
• "Diamonds & Rust in the Bullring" (1988)
• "Speaking of Dreams" (1989)
• "Play Me Backwards" (1992)
• "Gone from Danger" (1997)
• "Dark Chords on a Big Guitar" (2003)
• "Day After Tomorrow" (2008)
• "Whistle Down the Wind" (2018)

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