Joni - The Creative Odyssey of Joni Mitchell, the new book by Katherine Monk, is now available for pre-order in Canada. This new portrait of the reclusive icon examines how significant life events -- failed relationships, the surrender of her infant daughter, debilitating sickness -- have influenced her creative expression. Katherine Monk captures the rich legacy of her multifaceted subject in this offbeat account, weaving in personal reflections and astute cultural observations, and revealing the Mitchell who remains misunderstood.
 

A new Joni tribute album by Peter Herbert and The Koehne Quartett has been released. Called Joni (12 Songs By Joni Mitchell), we find this to be one of the more unique tribute albums released in the past few years.
 

David Geffen is reportedly "wooing" Joni to perform a series of shows at his Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles. Herbie Hancock, is also supposedly encouraging this venture, which could include some of the musicians who worked with Joni back in the day. If all that is planned and hoped for comes about, there will be a concert highlight - a track by track re-creation of Court and Spark album. More info here.
 

It is with sorrow that we relay the news of William Anderson's passing - Joni's father. Our sincere condolences to Joni and all those lives whom William has touched.
 

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