Singer and human rights campaigner Joan Baez is to visit the home of Seamus Heaney for a poetry reading during a forthcoming visit to Ireland. [...] The visit has been announced by the organisation Art for Human Rights. The screening of the documentary, directed by Karen O’Connor, Maeve O’Boyle and Miri Navasky, will take place in Dublin on December 10th, which is also International Human Rights Day. It is to be followed by a discussion with Ms Baez, Ms O’Connor and Ms O’Boyle, hosted by broadcaster Olivia O’Leary. [..] “For over 60 years Joan Baez has been the voice of civil and human rights struggles around the world and a passionate and consistent proponent of non-violence,” said Art for Human Rights founder and executive director Bill Shipsey. “We are grateful and humbled and cannot wait to meet and greet her.

Around 7.30am on Christmas Eve in 1972, Joan Baez was singing the Lord’s Prayer into a tape recorder. She was in Hanoi when America launched its worst bombing raids since the Second World War, having travelled to Vietnam with three others to experience the unrest first-hand and deliver mail to US prisoners. That morning, the unexpected sound of an exploding bomb interrupted her singing, leaving many to grapple with the unmistakable dilemma of fight or flight. [...] Baez is often linked to the counterculture movement of the 1960s, but beyond occupying the figure of someone willing to go against the artistic grain, her integrity and demand for greater justice made her one of the most impassioned campaigners of all time. After the war, she fought against human rights abuses by the Communist government, her willingness to exist alongside those hurt and scorned becoming a beacon of resilience and hope for the oppressed, even as she faced relentless persecution herself.

Joan Baez took to Instagram on Sunday to share a video of her performing “America the Beautiful” and encourage folks to get out and vote in the 2024 presidential election. Sitting in a kitchen, she launched the clip with a sweet laugh before singing the patriotic song while playing an acoustic guitar. [...] “Times are a-changin’ — Let’s crown thy good with sisterhood,” she captioned the clip. “Register to vote at vote.org or headcount.org and VOTE BLUE!”The folk legend and activist made a surprise appearance during Hozier’s set at Newport Folk Festival on Friday, where she joined him along with Mavis Staples, Nathaniel Rateliff, Madison Cunningham, Allison Russell, and other artists to perform a rendition of The Band’s “The Weight.”

Don't miss the opportunity to witness a remarkable event as singer, songwriter, and activist Joan Baez takes on a new role as a published poet at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC). The event takes place on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 8:00pm. Renowned for her career in singing folk songs, which are deeply rooted in history and social relevance, Joan Baez has transcended generations as an icon of the 1960s and beyond. [...] Although Joan Baez has been writing poetry for decades, these personal reflections and musings have remained private until now. In her book "When You See My Mother, Ask Her to Dance." her poetry delves into her life, family, and her deep connection to nature and art.

At 83, Joan Baez, the trailblazing singer and civil rights activist is publishing her first collection of poetry. She talks to Kevin E G Perry about the power of protest music, her years with Bob Dylan, her ‘odd couple’ relationship with Steve Jobs, and her fears for a future under Donald Trump.

The singer-songwriter’s debut collection, When You See My Mother, Ask Her to Dance, marks the first time she’s sharing her poetry publicly, the culmination of decades spent chronicling her life. […] Though the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter has been writing for years, the 120-page collection marks the first time she’s sharing her poetry publicly, the culmination of decades spent detailing her life.

Legendary folk singer, activist, and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Joan Baez has announced she is releasing her first book of poetry When You See My Mother, Ask Her to Dance – out April 30. Joan Baez, a Staten Island native, is a dynamic force of nature. Her commitment to music and social activism has earned global recognition, ranging from induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, to the Ambassador of Conscience Award – Amnesty International’s highest honor.

The 37th annual Tibet House Benefit Concert at Carnegie Hall brought together musical legends like Joan Baez and rising stars like Maggie Rogers for a night of unity and advocacy. Explore the unforgettable performances and messages of solidarity for Tibet's cause. [...] As the concert drew to a close, the stage was shared by artists from the night's lineup for a moving rendition of 'We Shall Overcome,' led by Baez and Rogers. [...] The collaboration between Joan Baez and Maggie Rogers on Bob Dylan's classic was not only a highlight of the evening but also a powerful message of resilience and solidarity.

The Triplex Cinema announces that world-renowned singer, songwriter, musician, and activist Joan Baez will attend a special screening of the acclaimed documentary “I Am a Noise,” followed by a conversation about the film and Baez’s life. Directed by Miri Navasky, Karen O’Connor, and Maeve O’Boyle, “I Am a Noise” is an intimate and candid portrait of the legendary folk singer and activist that follows Baez’s long career. Released by Magnolia Pictures, the film was named one of the ten best films of 2023 by The Washington Post, which hailed it as a “spellbinding portrait or a revolutionary talent.” The filmmakers accessed Baez’s archives and included newly discovered home movies, diaries, artwork, therapy tapes, and audio recordings in the film.