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Joan Baez

American singer and activist
Also known as: Joan Chandos Baez
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Joan Baez (born January 9, 1941, Staten Island, New York, U.S.) is an American folksinger and political activist who interested young audiences in folk music during the 1960s. Despite the inevitable fading of the folk music revival, Baez continued to be a popular performer into the 21st century. By touring with younger performers throughout the world and staying politically engaged, she reached a new audience both in the United States and abroad. Her sense of...

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