Joan Baez

Joan Chandos Baez ( /ˈbaɪ.ɛz/) (born January 9, 1941 as Joan Chandos Báez) is an American folk singer, songwriter, musician and a prominent activist in the fields of human rights, peace and environmental justice. Baez has a distinctive vocal style, with a strong vibrato. Her recordings include many topical songs and material dealing with social issues. Baez began her career performing in coffeehouses in Boston and Cambridge, and rose to fame as a... More

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  • Jan 9, 1941 (age 71 years)

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  • Joan Chandos Baez,
  • Joan Beaz,
  • Baez, Joan,
  • Joan Chandos Báez

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  • 2008

Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album Nominees

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