The recent Joan Baez tribute concert in San Francisco celebrated the singer and activist's significant impact on music and society. Featuring various artists, the event sparked conversations amongst younger attendees regarding the differences in political engagement between past and present musicians. Reminiscent of past generations, attendees recalled Baez's ability to evoke deep emotions and her timeless relevance. Notably, the concert included performances honoring her legacy through songs like 'Joe Hill,' showcasing the interconnectedness of music and activism that Baez has long represented.
"She is in a sense the hapless victim of what others have seen in her, written about her, wanted her to be and not to be," wrote Didion of a 25-year-old Baez in 1966.
After the show, Lexie McNinch, 26, remarked that the singers on stage were much more openly political than younger artists she sees today in concert.
The name Baez works like a spell for many above a certain age. It conjures images of either her youth or their own.
Lucinda Williams hailed the union organizing-centered 'Joe Hill' before covering it in Baez's style.
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