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Ode To a Female Folk Icon

Joan Chandos Baez is an American singer
Eighteen years old, first of the later date 
protest folk singers
Famous before Bob Dylan!

Songwriter, musician, and activist. 
Folk music of protest and social justice, 
in the fields of nonviolence, civil rights, 
workers' rights, and the environment
Made over 30 albums 
Fluent in Spanish and English,
recorded songs in at least 
six other languages

March on Washington for Civil Rights
Supported Cesar Chavez and his 
United Farm workers Union
Protested Vietnam War, and supports 
homeless veterans 
Fundraiser for the Ukraine refugees
Eighty years of age, Joan is still 
performing for cherished causes

History will teach us 
"The Purpose Of Life" through 
the genius women such as Joan Baez.

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Caren Krutsinger Date: 5/5/2022 11:33:00 AM So well done - and she deserves the tribute "March on Washington for Civil Rights Supported Cesar Chavez and his United Farm workers Union Protested Vietnam War, but supports homeless veterans " Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 5/18/2022 2:07:00 PM Thank you, Caren!

Len Gasun Date: 4/23/2022 4:40:00 AM Such a wonderful dedication poem to one of the greatest woman in history of the world! Congratulations on your win my dear friend Anaya. Thank you so much for sharing! God bless you always! Hugs Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 4/23/2022 4:08:00 PM Thank you, dear friend, I learned so much about her, she is well deserving! Hugs back to you.

Christuraj Alex Date: 4/23/2022 12:38:00 AM Great icons, indeed! Brought out beautifully, Congratulations! Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 4/23/2022 4:09:00 PM Thanks so much, Alex!

Beata Agustin Date: 4/22/2022 9:59:00 PM Congrats! Thanks for sharing this ode. God bless you. Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 4/23/2022 2:56:00 PM Beata, thank you so much for the inspiring contest and my placement! I appreciate it very much, blessings

Gershon Wolf Date: 4/17/2022 7:49:00 PM Thanks for triggering some great memories. I remember that I was just swept away the first time I heard Joan Baez sing 'The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down.' Don't make 'em like her anymore... Cheers, Gershon Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 4/18/2022 3:59:00 PM I liked her version even better than "The Band" ...Thank you, Gershon

Alexis Y. Date: 4/14/2022 6:06:00 PM WoW! Anaya, What a good tribute piece about Joan Baez. She uses her platform for good, to tackle the injustices of the world. She makes me proud to be a woman. Nice choice. Best wishes the you in the contest. Have a nice day:-) Alexis Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 4/15/2022 11:07:00 AM Thank you so much Alexis. She is a fav for many! I of course was too young...ha ha just kidding. ; )

Rico Leffanta Date: 4/14/2022 11:07:00 AM The first time I heard her sing, "Plaisir d'amour", I bought the record, and it is still a favourite! Aloha! Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 4/15/2022 11:03:00 AM A beautiful melody. I looked it up..."Can't Help Falling In Love" Elvis--the melody is based on "Plaisir d'amour", a popular French love song composed in 1784 by Jean-Paul-Égide Martini. : )

Robert Gorelick Date: 4/13/2022 6:44:00 PM Art's relevance in history cannot be underestimated, as it often reflects the atmosphere of the times more profoundly and intimately than the writings of historians. In Joan Baez, we are blessed with a musician whose relevance and impact on our culture is undeniable. She is indeed a woman to be admired. Great tribute, I AM Anaya...Robert Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 4/13/2022 6:48:00 PM Thank you, Robert! ; )