One of the best-known protest voices of the Nixon generation is leaving politics for what it is. 77-year-old American singer Joan Baez made a rustic American roots and folk album with Whistle Down The Wind. The woman who couldn't even resist preaching her pacifist sermons during Woodstock teamed up with renowned producer and musician who previously collaborated with , and among others . He likes
… atmospheric and traditional arrangements and natural acoustics. The wistfully howling musical saw on well-known title track undoubtedly came from his sleeve. Whistle Down The Wind is an excellent album with a tasteful choice of songs by Waits, , and himself. Perhaps it would be better for this grande dame of the American folk to leave the current abuses and chaos in her country for what they are. (MR)more
