Autobiography of joan baez diamonds

American contemporary folk musician (born )

For the album, see Joan Baez (album).

Musical artist

Joan Chandos Baez (BYZE,^[1][2]Spanish:[ˈbaes]; born January 9, )^[3] is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and activist.^[4] Her contemporary folk music often includes songs of protest and social justice.^[5] Baez has performed publicly for over 60 years, releasing more than 30 albums.

Baez is generally regarded as a folk singer, but her music has diversified since the counterculture era of the s and encompasses genres such as folk rock, pop, country, and gospel music. She began her recording career in and achieved immediate success.

Her first three albums, Joan Baez, Joan Baez, Vol. 2 and Joan Baez in Concert, all achieved gold record status.^[6] Although a songwriter herself, Baez generally interprets others' work,^[7] having recorded many traditional songs and songs written by t