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Joni Mitchell, born Roberta Joan Anderson on November 7, 1943, in Fort Macleod, Alberta, is a Canadian musician, singer-songwriter, and painter. She began her music career singing in small nightclubs in Western Canada and Toronto before moving to New York City in 1967, where she became famous as a songwriter and later as a singer. Her early works include iconic songs such as "Chelsea Morning," "Both Sides Now," and "Woodstock." Discovered by David Crosby, Mitchell became part of the Laurel Canyon scene in Los Angeles. In 1968, she recorded her debut LP for Reprise, and by her third album, she achieved her first gold record. Her music transcended the folk genre, producing pop hits like "Big Yellow Taxi," "Free Man In Paris," and "Help Me" from her best-selling album, "Court And Spark." Throughout the 1970s, Mitchell's musical style evolved, incorporating jazz influences and collaborating with notable jazz musicians such as Pat Metheny, Wayne Shorter, Jaco Pastorius, and Herbie Hancock. In the 1980s, she shifted towards pop, utilizing synthesizers and addressing social and environmental themes in her lyrics. In addition to her music career, Mitchell is a visual artist, creating artwork for her albums. Although she reduced her recording and touring schedule in later years, she released "Shine" in 2007, her first album of new songs in nine

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