Joni Mitchell

Question 1

When and where was Joni born?

Answer 1

Alberta, Canada 1943

Question 2

Which artists were Joni’s contemporaries in the emerging Canadian folk scene?

Answer 2

Gordon Lightfoot and Leonard Cohen

Question 3

How did she feel about the commercial music scene?

Answer 3

in early 1970’s began to question the commercial music scene and withdrew from the limelight to a more solitary lifestyle in BC

Question 4

name 2 honours achieved by Joni Mitchell

Answer 4

• Canadian Music Hall of Fame

- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Question 5

name a special award won by Joni Mitchell

Answer 5

-was the first Canadian to receive a Grammy for lifetime achievement

Question 6

Name two albums by Joni Mitchell

Answer 6

Blue, Turbulent Indigo

Question 7

Name two top selling singles

Answer 7

Big Yellow Taxi, You Turn Me On

Question 8

Describe Mitchell’s musical style

Answer 8

• adventuresome musical spirit
• lyricism
• artistic integrity

Question 9

Describe how Joni’s desire for artistic integrity and personal connection influences the music

Answer 9

A very personal approach to:

• vocal phrasing
• melodic structure
• harmony
• guitar technique