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.
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