The Globe and Mail spoke to Ann Powers about writing Traveling: On the Path of Joni Mitchell and how she came to an understanding of Joni
, an essayistic examination of the Canadian singer-songwriter’s life and musical evolution. Powers converses with past collaborators and drew on a rich archive of Mitchell interviews for a contextual assessment of a singular artist. She spoke to Globe and Mail in advance of a pair of Canadian appearances .You told the reader that this is not a typical biography. I found it was also about your journey of coming to an understanding of Joni, and that you’re taking us with you on the ride.
Oh, no, I wouldn’t say that. Look, I feel very grateful to put a book on the shelf with other great volumes on Joni. Every major publication on her has added something to our understanding of her that is crucial. David Yaffe’s book provided me with so many guideposts and so much insight, especially when it came to music. Also, it came out not long after I started on this project. The fact that David’s book existed meant I could go in another direction.
At one point I did send out an exploratory email, asking if I could perhaps meet with Joni at some point. I did it reluctantly – I did it because I felt I needed to. Ultimately, I pulled back from that. I knew that whatever I would gain from an encounter with her, I would also gain other things that I felt would be risky for my process.Joni Mitchell is a daunting figure. She has what I would call the vortex of her charisma. The power of her allure can be a little overwhelming to writers I think.
Crosby when he came to Washington to play an NPR Tiny Desk Concert. In each case, these guys have different reasons to hold Joni up as a paragon. I’m glad they’re doing it, even if sometimes it reaches the level of hyperbole.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Canadian health tech entrepreneur boosts Canadian medallists' money in ParisCanada's medallists in Paris will get a bump in podium prize money. A donation by Canadian health-care technology entrepreneur Sanjay Malaviya of Hespeler, Ont.
Read more »
Canadian businessman boosts Canadian medallists' money in ParisCanada's Andre De Grasse is shown crossing the finish line for gold in the men's 200-metre final at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in August 2021 in Tokyo. Under a plan announced by World Athletics on Wednesday, a similar win at the Paris Olympics would net the gold medallist a $50,000 US reward.
Read more »
Canadian health tech entrepreneur boosts Canadian medallists' money in ParisCanada's medallists in Paris will get a bump in podium prize money. A donation by Canadian health-care technology entrepreneur Sanjay Malaviya of Hespeler, Ont.
Read more »
Canadian health tech entrepreneur boosts Canadian medallists' money in ParisCanada's medallists in Paris will get a bump in podium prize money. A donation by Canadian health-care technology entrepreneur Sanjay Malaviya of Hespeler, Ont.
Read more »
Skinns fires 62 to take RBC Canadian Open lead; Hearn top CanadianDavid Skinns had six birdies in a seven-hole stretch and shot an 8-under 62 on Thursday at Hamilton Golf and Country Club to take the first-round lead in the RBC Canadian Open.
Read more »
MacIntyre takes second-round clubhouse lead at RBC Canadian Open; Hughes low CanadianHAMILTON — Scotland's Robert MacIntyre had a 4-under 66 to take the clubhouse lead in the second round of the RBC Canadian Open. MacIntyre was at 10-under overall to sit three shots clear of the pack with the afternoon wave starting to play.
Read more »