The Latest Breaking News from Joni Mitchell

The iconic racing game Gran Turismo introduced much to the world. The series’s huge popularity made heroes of many cars, from the unsuspecting Suzuki Cappuccino to the mighty Nissan Skyline GT-R. And GT’s now-iconic menu music, composed by Isamu Ohira, also exposed many to a unique version of jazz fusion.

The session ace-turned producer began working with Mitchell in 1981, soon after her last album with the “world’s greatest bass player”

5/5 Recorded in her north London home, the album comes alive with sounds of infant gurgles and dog collar jangles

Joni Mitchell, Sir Elton John, Chappell Roan, Brandi Carlisle and other musicians had an impromptu jam session backstage at the Hollywood Bowl over the weekend.

The star delivered a transcendent, career-spanning retrospective, surrounded by famous faces including Elton John and Meryl Streep

The 17,500-strong crowd knew this would be a momentous show – they were not disappointed

Performing in Los Angeles, the singer encouraged US citizens to ‘get out and vote’ – and played rarely heard political songs such as Dog Eat Dog

Legendary Canadian artist performed two sold-out concerts at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles over the weekend

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