Joni Mitchell surprises Newport Folk Festival with first full set in decadesTORONTO — Joni Mitchell gave the Newport Folk Festival audience the surprise of a lifetime on Sunday when she played her first full live set in more than two decades. The beloved Canadian folk singer-songwriter appeared as a guest of Grammy-winning musician Brandi Carlile, who was closing this year's edition of the festival with a show billed as "Brandi Carlile & Friends." The Newport, Rhode Island music festival has long embraced Mitchell's presence in folk music. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 25, 2022. David Friend, The Canadian Press

Source: CBC News July 25, 2022 16:23 UTC