was pushing the era’s boundaries well before she ever recorded a note, whether she was hitchhiking solo to San Francisco as a teen or refusing to hide her bisexuality at a conservative Texas college.
And all the while she was studying American roots music – in particular, blues singers like Bessie Smith – and finding her voice. Holly George-Warren, author of the illuminating new book Janis: Her Life and Music, joins host Brian Hiatt for a new episode of ourTo hear the entire discussion, press play below or download and subscribe on
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