Joan Baez and Diane Rehm

Joan Baez and Diane Rehm

From Great Podversations by Louisville Public Media

November 15, 2024 · 56 min

About this episode

Joan Baez discusses her poetry book with Diane Rehm in front of a live audience.

This conversation features musician, activist and poet Joan Baez, interviewed by journalist and radio host Diane Rehm. They discuss Baez’s book “When You See My Mother, Ask Her to Dance: Poems,” before a live audience at the Kentucky Author Forum. This conversation was recorded on October 21st, 2024 at the Kentucky Center in Louisville. Joan Baez has performed for more than 60 years, releasing more than 30 albums. She has been honored with both the Recording Academy and the Latin Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award, and her 1960 debut album was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Amnesty International presented her with its first Joan Baez Award for Outstanding Inspirational Service in the Global Fight for Human Rights. Her first book of poetry “When You See My Mother, Ask Her to Dance: Poems,” connects fans to the real heart of who Joan Baez is as a person, as a daughter and sister, and as an artist who has inspired millions. Diane Rehm is a journalist and host of the Diane Rehm: On My Mind podcast. She also hosts a monthly book club series, Diane Rehm Book Club, at WAMU, the NPR member station in Washington, D.C. Rehm is the former NPR talk show host of The Diane…

People in this episode

Host: Diane Rehm

Guest: Joan Baez

Topics covered

  • music
  • poetry
  • activism
  • interview
  • literature

Keywords

  • Joan Baez
  • Diane Rehm
  • poetry
  • activism
  • Kentucky Author Forum

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Amnesty International, Louisville Public Media

Books & works: When You See My Mother, Ask Her to Dance: Poems

Places: Kentucky Center, Louisville

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