:: Dark Chords on a Big Guitar

Joan Baez

Renowned as accomplishing a successful musical career, which spans a time frame of well over forty (40) years, Joan returns with her first album in six (6) years. ‘Dark Chords on a Big Guitar’ sees Joan continuing to pursue her main passion in life – engaging in ‘worthy’ social and political causes through the medium of music. Her passion for these causes is evident on this album in many ways – again she becomes a ‘vehicle’ of exposure for young songwriting talent, (songs are penned by a variety of contemporary lyricists); while hidden political messages are contained within the lyrics. The passionately and emotionally delivered songs largely reflect Joan’s rich life experience and folk music heritage. Tracks which are recommended listening to are “Wings”, “Kings Highway”, and “Christmas in Washington”. If you have followed Joan’s career with interest, or remember her opening the US segment of the worldwide Live Aid telecast, or tirelessly participating in countless social and political movements over the past 40 years, you will enjoy this clever album. For more information see www.joanbaez.com