Joan Baez American Singer From Staten Island
Joan Baez · singer-songwriter and singer · American
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Biography
Joan Baez, born 9 January 1941 in Staten Island, is an American singer. She is currently 85 years old. She is recognised for appearances in American Masters (1986) and The Return of Bruno (1987).
Joan Baez’s releases on record are 49 albums and one single between 1959 and 2018. She released Folksingers 'Round Harvard Square (1959) early on, and Whistle Down the Wind (2018) is the latest entry. The style on record is traditional folk music and country music. Joan Baez plays guitar. Record labels on file include Vanguard Records.
In total, she has received 12 awards. She won Thomas Merton Award in 1975, the earliest award on record. The most recent win on record is Commander of the Order of the White Double Cross in 2024.
Discography
50 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Whistle Down the Wind | Album |
| 2008 | Day After Tomorrow | Album |
| 2005 | Bowery Songs | Album |
| 2003 | Dark Chords on a Big Guitar | Album |
| 1997 | Gone from Danger | Album |
| 1996 | Live at Newport | Album |
| 1995 | Ring Them Bells | Album |
| 1993 | Rare, Live & Classic | Album |
| 1992 | Play Me Backwards | Album |
| 1991 | Brothers in Arms | Album |
| 1989 | Speaking of Dreams | Album |
| 1988 | Diamonds & Rust in the Bullring | Album |
| 1987 | Recently | Album |
| 1986 | Joan Baez: Classics | Album |
| 1984 | Live Europe 83 – Children of the Eighties | Album |
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| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Honest Lullaby | Album |
| 1979 | The Joan Baez Country Music Album | Album |
| 1977 | Blowin' Away | Album |
| 1977 | The Best of Joan C. Baez | Album |
| 1976 | From Every Stage | Album |
| 1976 | Gulf Winds | Album |
| 1976 | The Joan Baez Lovesong Album | Album |
| 1975 | Diamonds & Rust | Album |
| 1974 | Gracias a la vida – Here's to Life | Album |
| 1974 | The Contemporary Ballad Book | Album |
| 1973 | Hits/Greatest & Others | Album |
| 1973 | Where Are You Now, My Son? | Album |
| 1972 | Come from the Shadows | Album |
| 1972 | The Joan Baez Ballad Book | Album |
| 1971 | Blessed Are... | Album |
| 1971 | Carry It On | Album |
| 1971 | Here's to You | Single |
| 1970 | 24 Luglio 1970 Joan Baez All'Arena Civica Di Milano | Album |
| 1970 | One Day at a Time | Album |
| 1970 | The First Ten Years | Album |
| 1969 | David's Album | Album |
| 1968 | Any Day Now | Album |
| 1968 | Baptism: A Journey Through Our Time | Album |
| 1967 | Joan | Album |
| 1967 | Joan Baez in Italy | Album |
| 1967 | Portrait of Joan Baez | Album |
| 1966 | Noël | Album |
| 1965 | Farewell, Angelina | Album |
| 1964 | 5 | Album |
| 1964 | Joan Baez in San Francisco | Album |
| 1963 | Joan Baez in Concert, Part 2 | Album |
| 1962 | Joan Baez in Concert | Album |
| 1961 | Joan Baez, Vol. 2 | Album |
| 1960 | Joan Baez | Album |
| 1959 | Folksingers 'Round Harvard Square | Album |
Awards and nominations
12 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Commander of the Order of the White Double Cross | Won | |
| 2019 | Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award | Won | |
| 2017 | Rock and Roll Hall of Fame | Won | |
| 2015 | Ambassador of Conscience Award | Won | |
| 2008 | "Spirit of Americana" Free Speech Award | Won | |
| 2007 | Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award | Won | |
| 1975 | Thomas Merton Award | Won | |
| Americana Music Honors & Awards | Won | ||
| Bambi Award | Won | ||
| Grammy Award for Best Folk Album | Won | ||
| Knight of the Legion of Honour | Won | ||
| Order of Arts and Letters | Won |
Filmography
11 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Fierce Light | Film | |
| 2007 | 65 Revisited | Film | |
| 2005 | No Direction Home | Film | |
| 1987 | The Return of Bruno | Film | |
| 1986– | American Masters | TV series | |
| 1978 | Renaldo and Clara | Film | |
| 1974 | Sing Sing Thanksgiving | Film | |
| 1970 | Woodstock | Film | |
| 1967 | Dont Look Back | Film | |
| Šedá zóna | TV series | ||
| Stars behind the Iron Curtain | Film |
Personal life
Former marriages on record are to David Harris (1968 to 1973). She has one child on record. Education on record includes Palo Alto High School, Boston University and Redlands High School.
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Frequently asked questions
How old is Joan Baez?
Joan Baez is 85 years old, born on 9 January 1941 in Staten Island.
What is Joan Baez known for?
Joan Baez is known for American Masters (1986) and The Return of Bruno (1987).
What is Joan Baez’s nationality?
Joan Baez is American, born in Staten Island.
Who has Joan Baez been married to?
Joan Baez’s marriages on record are to David Harris (1968 to 1973).
Has Joan Baez won any awards?
Yes. 12 awards are on record, including Commander of the Order of the White Double Cross (2024).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q131725), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Joan_Baez_1963.jpg: U.S. Information Agency. Press and Publications Service. (ca. 1953 - ca. 1978) derivative work: — Malik Shabazz (talk • contribs) · Public domain
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