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The Grammys Don’t Deserve Joni Mitchell
Joni Mitchell performs at “Joni Jam” honoring her on June 10, 2023, in George, Washington. (Photo by Gary Miller via Getty Images)
The first lady of folk has never won an important award from the Recording Academy. So why is she even turning up for the show?
By Eli Lake
02.02.24 — Culture and Ideas
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On Sunday, Joni Mitchell will headline the 66th Annual Grammy Awards. It is the first time in the awards’ history that she will perform at the ceremony. And it’s a minor miracle. Nine years ago, she suffered an aneurysm that threatened to leave her mute. At the age of 80, she has recovered to make her debut for the Recording Academy. 

But before you feel…

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Eli Lake
Eli Lake is the host of Breaking History, a new history podcast from The Free Press. A veteran journalist with expertise in foreign affairs and national security, Eli has reported for Bloomberg, The Daily Beast, and Newsweek. With Breaking History, he brings his sharp analysis and storytelling skills to uncover the connections between today’s events and pivotal moments in the past.
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