Joni Mitchell

JONI MITCHELL. Canadian-American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and painter. As one of the most influential singer-songwriters to emerge from the 1960s folk music circuit, she became known for her personal lyrics and unconventional compositions which grew to incorporate elements of pop, jazz and other genres. Amongst her accolades are eleven Grammy Awards and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997. Rolling Stone named her "one of the greatest songwriters ever" and AllMusic has stated ; "Joni Mitchell may stand as the most important and influential female recording artist of the late 20th century."