"Sounding the Alarm: Joan Baez Warns of Crumbling Democracy"
Democracy is burning, according to Joan Baez's perspective.
Hang Out Chat Forward Resend Print PermalinkEmbracing humor yet unrelenting, Woodstock veteran Joan Baez took a serious stand on popular talk show "Everybody's Live With John Mulaney". This 84-year-old musical legend, renowned as a former lover of Bob Dylan and the "Queen of Folk", highlighted pressing concerns about the current US administration.
Recognizing that the audience responded affirmatively to her remarks, it seemed clear that she was addressing the chaotic state of US governance, with its billionaire masters at the helm. Although she did not explicitly name US President Donald Trump and tech magnate Elon Musk, her criticism appeared to be directed at them. Trump, a contemporary of the Tesla CEO, has been closely associated with the latter since his presidential campaign, with Musk having financially supported the former.
During the talk show, Baez also revealed a personal experience with Tesla vehicles. Struggling to embrace the technological marvel, she shared an unfortunate incident wherein she crashed her Tesla into a tree on her property, all within just a few minutes of driving. For her, the experience was a clear-cut sign.
A decorated artist with legions of fans worldwide, Joan Baez first burst onto the scene with her contribution to the iconic Woodstock festival in 1969. Later, she found herself linked romantically with the iconic Bob Dylan and earnt the moniker "Queen of Folk". Today, she remains a significant figure in the music world, albeit less active than before. In the 2020 biopic "Like A Complete Unknown", actress Monica Barbaro gracefully portrays Baez's life and career.
Source: ntv.de, vpr/dpa
- Music
- Donald Trump
- Elon Musk
- Despite its comedic tone, Joan Baez expressed her disapproval of Elon Musk's support for Donald Trump, implying a silent criticism of their relationship.
- Joan Baez, a champion of folk music for decades, used her platform on John Mulaney's talk show to criticize the current US administration, though she didn't name Trump or Musk explicitly.
- Joan Baez, the musical legend, regardless of her personal setback with a Tesla crash, hasn't shied away from voicing her concerns about the state of democracy, championing the cause even in the wake of her critics.
