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Joni Mitchell Never Lies
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December 25, 2024
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33:16Now PlayingIn 2022, seven years after surviving a brain aneurysm that left her unable to sing or even speak, Joni Mitchell appeared onstage at the Newport Folk Festival. Singing alongside her were her supportive — and emotional — musician friends, including Brandi Carlile, Marcus Mumford and Wynonna Judd.
Our critic Wesley Morris had his doubts. What was really happening here? Did Joni Mitchell even want this? Or were her younger adoring musician fans propping her up for their own reasons? When he learned this fall that Joni would be appearing onstage again, at the Hollywood Bowl, he bought a ticket to see for himself.
On today’s episode, Wesley talks with his editor Sasha Weiss about the concert, and what it’s like to experience an 80-year-old in full command of her meaning.
Guest:
• Wesley Morris () , a critic at large for The New York Times.
• Sasha Weiss () , the deputy editor of the The New York Times Magazine.
Background reading:
• 50 Reasons to Love Joni Mitchell’s “Blue” ()
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