Joan, who describes herself as having “strong Scots blood”, cannot wait for the gig. Her mum, also called Joan, lives with her famous ­ daughter in California and will celebrate her 99th birthday in April. Joan Snr’s late husband Albert Baez was a...

He received his first guitar at age 7, and by the time he entered middle school he was consumed by his music. Surrounded by major musical figures of the day, Bibb was inspired and influenced by Odetta, Richie Havens, Pete Seeger, Earl Robinson, Joan...

Powell, who 900 audience members may remember was the versatile, talented and charming accompanist to Joan Baez at the KAC’s 2010 signature concert. However, his credentials in his own right as a musician, producer, writer and composer are so numerous...

February 2012 by Jade Wright, Liverpool Echo IT’S more than five decades since Joan Baez first began performing in folk clubs and protest marches. At a time when it was neither safe nor fashionable, she put herself on the line countless times. She sang...

Collier is pictured her performing during the 1960s. Collier was known for his folk-rock music and performed with artists such as Bob Dylan, Phil Ochs, Pete Seeger and Joan Baez. Photo courtesy of Jimmy Collier Oakhurst, Calif. , is a long way from Fort...

At a time when it was neither safe nor fashionable, she put herself on the line countless times. She sang about freedom and civil rights everywhere from the backs of flatbed trucks in Mississippi to the steps of the Lincoln Memorial at Martin Luther...