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With surprise appearances by Joni Mitchell and Paul Simon, plus sets with special moments from Silkroad Ensemble and Rhiannon Giddens, Sylvan Esso, Adia Victoria, and more, the 2022 Newport Folk Festival outdid itself and presented the best in roots music.
The story of Joni Mitchell's first set in 20 years is one of joyful surprises
In the US, performers are trying to find ways to make their shows more environmentally friendly at music and arts festivals
The iconic singer-songwriter performed her first public full-length show anywhere since 2000, with a little help from Brandi Carlile.
Musicians Wynonna Judd and Blake Mills, and a Newport Folk Festival producer, recount the lead up to, and miracle of, Mitchell's surprise performance.