Janis Ian: Breaking Silence takes a candid look into the “At Seventeen” singer-songwriter’s decades-long journey as a musician staying true to her voice and artistry.. Ever s ince she was a ...

These Janis Joplin performances are some of the late superstar's finest, and I can only imagine what it was like to witness ...

Before she was lamenting the loss of Bobby McGee and offering pieces of her heart to unworthy partners, Janis Joplin was belting out Bessie Smith, blues tunes and old folk and country songs in ...

Andrew O’Hagan Andrew O’Hagan is the LRB’s editor at large.He is the author of seven novels – Our Fathers, Personality, Be Near Me, The Life and Opinions of Maf the Dog, The Illuminations, Mayflies ...

Janis Ian wrote “At Seventeen” about the “pain of adolescence” and not fitting in, but the themes of the song spoke to audiences of all kinds and had a universal relevance. The song later ...

The book was unveiled Thursday at the StoryWalk in Joplin’s Leonard Park. Sure to shiver the timbers of the toughest pirate, ... Basey said, “Most of my books are silly, ...

John G. Turner’s new book is a nimble account that showcases the frenzied core of Smith’s soul.

An author using an introduction to try to justify a book’s very existence is an uninspiring start to proceedings, writes Sean Kelly Book review: Biography of a biography is an onerous read ...

JOPLIN, Mo. — If you’re looking for something for your kids to do this summer, the Joplin Public Library has you covered. No, David French, we have no constitutional duty to subsidize Harvard ...

WCPO-TV primary co-anchor Craig McKee says he's leaving after 10 years. McKee announced his departure on social media. "When we left [his wife's] home state of Arizona in 2002, she told me she ...

KSNF Joplin. Video only - New Joplin 'Story Walk' unveiled featuring local author's children's book. Posted: June 5, 2025 | Last updated: June 8, 2025. Full story, tonight at 6.

One Piece Fans Are Performing Family “Nika Dances” In Heartwrenching Trend. A devastating trend is sweeping the world thanks to One Piece fans. By Evan Valentine. May 28, 2025, 5:14pm.