Gershwin Prize

Joni Mitchell: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize

After getting her start in coffee shops Joni Mitchell went on to set a new standard, marrying music and lyrics with such songs as “Both Sides, Now.” While her early material is often categorized as “folk,” she became a household name with music that defies categorization.

Joni Mitchell: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize

1h 24m

After getting her start in coffee shops Joni Mitchell went on to set a new standard, marrying music and lyrics with such songs as “Both Sides, Now.” While her early material is often categorized as “folk,” she became a household name with music that defies categorization.

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  • Marcus Mumford Performs Carey: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Marcus Mumford Performs Carey

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    Marcus Mumford performs "Carey" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song concert honoring Joni Mitchell at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., March 1, 2023.

  • Graham Nash Performs A Case of You: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Graham Nash Performs A Case of You

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    Graham Nash performs "A Case of You" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song concert honoring Joni Mitchell at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., March 1, 2023.

  • Joni Mitchell Sings Summertime: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Joni Mitchell Sings Summertime

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    Gershwin Prize for Popular Song honoree Joni Mitchell performs "Summertime" at DAR Constitution Hall during the 2023 Gershwin Prize Concert, March 1, 2023.

  • James Taylor Performs California: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    James Taylor Performs California

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    James Taylor performs "California" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song concert honoring Joni Mitchell at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., March 1, 2023.

  • Herbie Hancock and Ledisi Perform River: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Herbie Hancock and Ledisi Perform River

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    Ledisi and Herbie Hancock perform at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song Concert honoring Joni Mitchell at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., March 1, 2023.

  • An All-Star Ensemble Performs Big Yellow Taxi: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    An All-Star Ensemble Performs Big Yellow Taxi

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    An all-star ensemble cast performs "Big Yellow Taxi" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song concert honoring Joni Mitchell at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., March 1, 2023.

  • Brandi Carlile, Lucius and Celisse Perform Shine: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Brandi Carlile, Lucius and Celisse Perform Shine

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    Brandi Carlile, Lucius and Celisse perform "Shine" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song concert honoring Joni Mitchell at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., March 1, 2023.

  • Cyndi Lauper Sings Blue: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Cyndi Lauper Sings Blue

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    Cyndi Lauper performs "Blue" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song concert honoring Joni Mitchell at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., March 1, 2023.

  • Diana Krall Performs For the Roses: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Diana Krall Performs For the Roses

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    Diana Krall performs "For the Roses" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song concert honoring Joni Mitchell at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., March 1, 2023.

  • Angélique Kidjo Sings Help Me

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    Angélique Kidjo performs "Help Me" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song concert honoring Joni Mitchell at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., March 1, 2023.

  • Annie Lennox Sings Both Sides Now: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Annie Lennox Sings Both Sides Now

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    Annie Lennox performs "Both Sides Now" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song concert honoring Joni Mitchell at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., March 1, 2023.

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