American singer-songwriter and activist born on January 9, 1941 in Staten Island, New York, USA and known for her soprano voice, three-octave range and distinct, rapid vibrato. Originally a folk singer, her music has considerably strayed from folk since the 1960s, encompassing rock, pop, country, and gospel.
She was influential in helping Bob Dylan gain greater career success in his early performing days.
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on April 7, 2017.
Daughter of Albert Baez and Joan Baez, Sr.; younger sister of Pauline Marden and older sister of Mimi Farina (also a folk musician). She had a romantic relationship with Bob Dylan in the mid-1960s, and later married [a=David Harris (15)] (from March 26, 1968 until their divorce on February 15, 1974) with whom she had a son, Gabriel Harris.
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January 17, 2026
Civic Center Plaza
San Francisco, California, United States1. Oh, Freedom(Odetta cover)
November 13, 2025
The Warfield
San Francisco, California, United Statesaccepted the Inugural Lizzie Glide Spirit Award
1. Wade in the Water([traditional] cover)
2. Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me 'Round([traditional] cover)
October 18, 2025
Civic Center Plaza
San Francisco, California, United States1. Gracias a la vida(Violeta Parra cover)
June 14, 2025
Rinconada Cultural Park
Palo Alto, California, United States1. Pony Up
Poem2. The Tiny Drunkard
Poem3. Mommy Mommy
Poem written for the occassion.4. No nos moverán([traditional] cover)
5. Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me 'Round([traditional] cover)
April 12, 2025
Gloria Molina Grand Park
Los Angeles, California, United StatesPerformed as part of Bernie Sanders’ Fighting Oligarchy: Where We Go From Here. Also played "Rockin' in the Free World" with Neil Young and Maggie Rogers.
1. Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me 'Round([traditional] cover)
a cappella2. There but for Fortune(Phil Ochs cover)
3. Imagine(John Lennon cover)
1. America the Beautiful(Samuel A. Ward and Katharine Lee Bates cover)
and Greg Leisz; "and crown thy good with sisterhood" lyric edit2. Don't Think Twice, It's All Right(Bob Dylan cover)
and Greg LeiszFebruary 16, 2025
El Camino Real
Palo Alto, California, United States1. Car Song(Woody Guthrie cover)
November 13, 2024
Masonic Auditorium
San Francisco, California, United States1. Imagine(John Lennon cover)
July 29, 2024
Jane Pickens Theater
Newport, Rhode Island, United States1. America the Beautiful(Samuel A. Ward and Katharine Lee Bates cover)
July 27, 2024
Fort Adams State Park
Newport, Rhode Island, United States"A Special Poetry Reading"
View on Setlist.fm →June 14, 2024
Symphony Space
New York, New York, United StatesJoan Baez: When You See My Mother, Ask Her to Dance --- Joan Baez & Patti Smith book reading and in conversation with Amanda Petrusich
1. Jimi
2. Lily
read by Patti Smith3. Portrait
4. Bucket of Snow
5. Writing
read by Amanda Petrusich6. Granny and the Tree
7. Into the Ether
May 12, 2024
Glide Memorial Church
San Francisco, California, United States1. Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me 'Round([traditional] cover)
February 26, 2024
Isaac Stern Auditorium at Carnegie Hall
New York, New York, United States1. God Is God(Steve Earle cover)
2. Don't Think Twice, It's All Right(Bob Dylan cover)
3. There but for Fortune(Phil Ochs cover)
and Tony Shanahan, Jay Dee Daugherty, Andy York, Jiln, & The Scorchio Quartet1. We Shall Overcome([traditional] cover)
Led by Joan Baez and Maggie Rogers, with the ensemble; performed after Gogol Bordello's setJanuary 28, 2024
Masonic Auditorium
San Francisco, California, United StatesUnbilled surprise appearance
1. Don't Think Twice, It's All Right(Bob Dylan cover)
2. Coconuts
November 9, 2023
The Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center
New York, New York, United StatesPatti Smith & Joan Baez in conversation with Amanda Petrusich
1. Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me 'Round([traditional] cover)
Verse - sung a cappella at the end of the interviewMay 25, 2023
Maurer Hall, Old Town School of Folk Music
Chicago, Illinois, United StatesChicago Humanities Festival; "A Life in Art, Music, and Activism"
1. Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me 'Round([traditional] cover)
a cappella snippet; after request "Can we hear some of that voice?"May 13, 2023
The Fillmore
San Francisco, California, United StatesSurprise guest; first in person performance since 2019
1. It Ain't Me, Babe(Bob Dylan cover)
2. Seven Curses(Bob Dylan cover)
3. Another World(ANOHNI and the Johnsons cover)
4. Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me 'Round([traditional] cover)
& Chris IsaakApril 6, 2020
Private Venue
Woodside, California, United States1. Gracias a la vida(Violeta Parra cover)
April 2, 2020
Private Venue
Woodside, California, United States1. Chanson pour l'Auvergnat(Georges Brassens cover)
Dedicated to FranceMarch 29, 2020
Private Venue
Woodside, California, United States1. Hello in There(John Prine cover)
Dedicated to John Prine and his wifeMarch 28, 2020
Private Venue
Woodside, California, United States1. Un mondo d'amore(Gianni Morandi cover)
Dedicated to ItalyJoan Baez has released 33+ albums. Some of their notable releases include Whistle Down The Wind, The Complete Gold Castle Masters, Folk For Peace. Explore their complete discography on this page.
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