The Daily Joni Mitchell Never Lies
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Dec 25, 2024 
Wesley Morris, a critic at large for The New York Times, and Sasha Weiss, deputy editor of The New York Times Magazine, dive deep into Joni Mitchell’s emotional return to the stage after her brain aneurysm. They discuss the powerful atmosphere of her Newport Folk Festival performance and its significance to fans and fellow artists. The duo explores the nuances of authenticity in live music and the profound connections between artists and audiences, illustrating how Mitchell, at 80, continues to command and inspire through her artistry.
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Joni's Return to Stage
- Joni Mitchell's surprise 2022 Newport Folk Festival performance, after years of absence, shocked fans.
- Her return raised questions for some, like Wesley Morris, about her agency in the comeback.
Grammy's Performance
- Wesley Morris describes watching Joni Mitchell's Grammy's performance, where she sang "Both Sides Now."
- The moving performance featured her in an armchair, stirring a cane, surrounded by musicians.
Joni's Influence on Sasha
- Sasha Weiss developed a sense of wandering and a complex view of love from Joni Mitchell's music.
- Mitchell's songs, like short stories, instilled a desire for exploration and daring in Weiss.