Joan Baez, the legendary folk singer and activist, is back on tour with a new book of drawings titled “Am I Pretty When I Fly?” (joanbaez.com). The album features a collection of upside-down drawings that showcase Baez’s artistic talents. The book is published by independent book publishing company Godine (joanbaez.com).
Baez’s tour marks a return to the stage for the musician, who has been a prominent voice for social justice and peace for over five decades. Her music has been praised for its political and social commentary, including her songs about the Vietnam War and civil rights movement.
Baez has also been featured in a critically acclaimed documentary, “Joan Baez: I Am a Noise.” (mercurynews.com) The film documents her life and career as a musician and activist, and was released in 2023.
In addition to her music and art, Baez has been known for her personal life. She had a son named Gabriel with her former husband, David Harris (independent.co.uk). Baez has also been open about her relationships with women, including her longtime partner Mimi Fariña, who passed away in 2001 (independent.co.uk).
Despite being in her eighties, Baez shows no signs of slowing down. She recently appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to discuss her new book (twitter.com). The singer continues to inspire audiences with her music and activism, making a lasting impact on generations to come (hurriyetdailynews.com).
