Joan Baez American Singer From Staten Island
Joan Baez · singer-songwriter and singer · American
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Biography
Born on 9 January 1941 in Staten Island, Joan Baez is an American singer. She is recognised for appearances in American Masters (1986) and The Return of Bruno (1987).
Early life
Joan Baez is the daughter of Albert Báez. Schooling on record includes Palo Alto High School, Boston University and Redlands High School.
Career
Released between 1959 and 2018, 49 albums and one single carry her name. Folksingers 'Round Harvard Square (1959) is the oldest release listed, Whistle Down the Wind (2018) the newest. She works mainly in traditional folk music and country music. She is listed as playing guitar. She has released music through Vanguard Records.
Recognition
Among her honours is a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, won in 2007. Other wins include a Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (2019) and the Grammy Award for Best Folk Album. Her awards record shows 12 wins.
Personal life
Former marriages on record are to David Harris (1968 to 1973). She has one child on record.
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 |
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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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