Joni Mitchell, who turns 82 today, frequently uses a wheelchair, sparking concern among fans about her well-being. What many may not realize is that Mitchell has battled numerous health challenges ...

Music icon Joni Mitchell remains one of the most influential singer-songwriters in music, but a series of health issues unfortunately forced her to stop recording and retreat from the public eye.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Joni Mitchell’s Joni Jazz debuts on the U.K.’s Official Albums ...

Two of my favorite musicians, Joni Mitchell and Bonnie Raitt, are being feted in this twilight of their careers. Be it the Grammys or social media, I’m thrilled to see them get their due and for more ...

1. Shawn Phillips He tutored Joni Mitchell, collaborated with Eric Clapton, wrote for Donovan and sang back-up for the Beatles, but singer-songwriter Shawn Philips remains under the radar. Born in ...

Of all the folk songsters from the 1960s, Mitchell has proven to have the strongest influence on jazz singers. Joni's Jazz features her collaborations with stars like Wayne Shorter and Herbie Hancock.

After getting her start performing in coffee shops and nightclubs in her native Canada, Mitchell would go on to set a new standard marrying music and lyrics. With such songs as “Both Sides, Now,” ...