Released: 06/09/24
Joni Mitchell's 1976 album Hejira—named after the Prophet Muhammad's historic migration—captures a sense of honourable escape and personal transformation. Written largely during a solo journey across the U.S., the album reflects Mitchell’s introspection on freedom, change, and identity. Its sparse, jazz-infused sound, featuring bassist Jaco Pastorius, mirrors the emotional depth and expansive landscapes that inspired it. Rolling Stone later ranked it the 133rd Greatest Album of All Time.