Mitchell, Joni (1943—)
Generally acclaimed as the most talented female singer-songwriter of her age, Joni Mitchell's influence on later generations has been considerable. Her work has in...
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In her nearly four decades as a musician and lyricist, Joni Mitchell (born 1943) has spanned the fields of folk, pop, rock, and jazz with 23 albums. Her willingness to change direction without warning...
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Critical Essay by Wayne Robins
Truth is something [Joni Mitchell] sells as well as Ralph Nader, John Wayne, or Guru Maharaj Ji. Unlike Dylan, who sold public truths that inspired social awareness, Jon...
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Critical Essay by Ariel Swartley
It is the tug of war between the symbolist and the siren that makes Joni Mitchell's albums alternately alluring and forbidding. On the one hand she is the most ...
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Critical Essay by Jacoba Atlas
Joni Mitchell is a poet whose time has come. Because she uses the vehicle of music, her words and thoughts reach out to countless minds. With Joni, there is no restricti...
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Mitchell, Joni (1943—)
Joni Mitchell
