Joni Mitchell, born Roberta Joan Anderson (Fort Macleod, November 7, 1943), is a Canadian singer-songwriter, musician, and painter, considered one of the most important and influential figures in 20th-century music. Emerging from the 1960s folk scene, her career is distinguished by deeply personal and poetic lyrics, a wide vocal range, and an innovative approach to the guitar, characterized by complex open tunings. Among her seminal works is the album *Blue* (1971), a masterpiece of confessional songwriting. Other pivotal albums include *Clouds* (1969), the commercial success *Court and Spark* (1974), which marked her shift toward jazz, and the sophisticated *Hejira* (1976). Throughout her career, she has received numerous accolades, including multiple Grammy Awards (including the Lifetime Achievement Award), induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1997), the Kennedy Center Honors (2021), and the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song (2023). Her work has redefined the role of the modern singer-songwriter, influencing generations of artists worldwide.