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Joni Mitchell

Icons, Inspirations, Women In Music — And You

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The Record

Icons, Inspirations, Women In Music — And You

September 2, 2010 • MC Lyte has been an inspiration to many, many women. Who inspires you?

A Brief History Of Music's Alter Egos

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The Record

A Brief History Of Music's Alter Egos

August 16, 2010 • Explore some of the standout and surprising musician alter egos over time.

All Songs Considered

2007: The Year in Review from All Songs Considered

December 6, 2007 • Host Bob Boilen talks with reviewers Carrie Brownstein, Will Hermes, Tom Moon and Meredith Ochs about the year's biggest surprises and letdowns in music.

2007: The Year in Review from All Songs Considered

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Music Interviews

Joni Mitchell: A Resurgence of Music and Art

September 28, 2007 • After a long hiatus, the restless singer-song writer collaborates on a ballet, launches an art exhibit and releases a new album.

Joni Mitchell: A Resurgence of Music and Art

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Shadow Classics

Enthralled By Jazz, Joni Mitchell Sets New Moods

June 27, 2007 • Mitchell's work took an unexpected turn with Mingus, her streaky and often brilliant 1979 collaboration with jazz bassist Charles Mingus. After it, she sounded wiser and hipper, a jazz sophisticate whose melodies came bunched in waves and bursts of scat-singing capriciousness.

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New Music

Good Christmas Music: Joni Mitchell's 'River'

December 25, 2006 • Our listeners take exception to music critic Christian Bordal's opinion that there is "no such thing as good Christmas music." The second in a series of suggested tunes is "River," written and performed by Joni Mitchell.

Good Christmas Music: Joni Mitchell's 'River'

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Director's Cuts

Director's Cuts Music Picks for the Holidays

November 28, 2004 • As music director of Weekend Edition Sunday, NPR's Ned Wharton supervises music continuity for the show, keeps tabs on what's new and noteworthy in the music world and produces many of the artist features heard on the program. He offers holiday picks for 2004.

Director's Cuts Music Picks for the Holidays

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Joni Mitchell on a Life in Music

Fresh Air

October 20, 2004 • Singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell reflects on her life and her 30 years in music. She has two new anthologies: Dreamland collects well-known recordings; The Beginning of Survival showcases lesser-known works.

Joni Mitchell on a Life in Music

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All Songs Considered

Pancultural Music

April 28, 2003 • It may sound like classical music, but for NPR reviewer Tom Manoff, it's pancultural — an unusual mix of sounds from different cultures, languages and world instruments.

Pancultural Music

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Music Reviews

Joni Mitchell Releases 'Final' Recording

December 26, 2002 • Singer/songwriter Joni Mitchell says Travelogue, just released, will be her last. It's a retrospective of Mitchell's long career, performed with a choir and orchestra. The Wall Street Journal's Jim Fusilli reviews Mitchell's ultimate release.

Joni Mitchell Releases 'Final' Recording

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Director's Cuts

Director's Cuts CD Gift Guide

November 24, 2002 • In his special year-end installment of Director's Cuts, Ned Wharton, music director of Weekend Edition Sunday, offers musical gift suggestions, including albums by Tim Sparks, Joni Mitchell and Rachel Z.

Director's Cuts CD Gift Guide

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