WTF with Marc Maron Podcast Episode 1481 - Joan Baez
Oct 23, 2023
Joan Baez, folk singer who embraced sad music, talks about the folk scene in Cambridge, her pacifism shaped activism, and rebuilding her relationship with her son. They also discuss the impact of a documentary about Baez, people wearing masks in public, making a film, music, drugs, and activism, trauma's impact on relationships, and a documentary and rock and roll magazine.
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Early Folk Scene
- Joan Baez discusses the early folk scene in Cambridge and Boston.
- She mentions Club 47 and its transition to Passim's, highlighting the role of these venues in fostering folk music.
Authenticity in Performance
- Baez recalls her early performances, emphasizing her preference for simplicity and authenticity.
- She rejected elaborate staging, wanting only a dark, bare setting.
First Protest
- Baez recounts her first act of civil disobedience at 16, protesting an unrealistic air raid drill.
- She questioned the drill's purpose, given the speed of missiles from Moscow to her school.