Written Features
Janis Ian: Breaking Silence
How Janis Ian defied the music industry’s ageism
Janis Ian: Breaking Silence
Greenwich Village’s secret folk legends: 7 unsung artists from the 1960s you need to know
Janis Ian: Breaking Silence
10 unforgettable musical performances on Saturday Night Live
Janis Ian: Breaking Silence
Janis Ian biography and career timeline
Video Features
Janis Ian: Breaking Silence
Janis Ian wrote “Some People’s Lives” as a tribute to her friend
Janis Ian wrote “Some People’s Lives” with songwriter Kye Fleming.
Janis Ian: Breaking Silence
How Janis Ian wrote “Society’s Child”
Janis Ian was inspired to write “Society’s Child” after observing an interracial couple on her bus.
Janis Ian: Breaking Silence
Why Janis Ian’s song “At Seventeen” was so universally beloved
Janis Ian’s song “At Seventeen” spoke to audiences of all kinds and had a universal relevance.
Janis Ian: Breaking Silence
Trace the life and music of “Society’s Child” folk icon and LGBTQ+ advocate Janis Ian.
You May Also Like
The Day Carl Sandburg Died
Carl Sandburg Biography and Timeline
The life and times of Carl Sandburg as told by Sandburg biographer, Penelope Niven.
Paul Simon: Born at the Right Time
About Paul Simon
In the 1960s, Paul Simon’s moving lyrics to "Bridge Over Troubled Water" was an anthem...
Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong Biography
Louis Armstrong's trumpet playing revolutionized the world of music, and he became one of our...
The Doors ~ About The Film
Drummer John Densmore, guitarist Robby Krieger, keyboardist Ray Manzarek and Jim Morrison.
Lena Horne: In her Own Words
Lena Horne Biography
Elegant and wise, she personifies both the glamour of Hollywood and the reality of a...
Muddy Waters: Can't be Satisfied
Can’t Be Satisfied