Joan Baez

Joan Baez is an American singer, songwriter, and activist who was born on January 9, 1941, in Staten Island, New York. She is known for her powerful voice and her commitment to social justice causes.

Baez began her career in the early 1960s, performing traditional folk songs and contemporary protest songs that spoke to the social and political issues of the time. She was a major figure in the American folk music revival and quickly gained a devoted following for her music and her activism.

Baez has received numerous awards and honors over the years, including induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. She continues to perform and record music, and remains an influential voice in the world of music and activism.