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Nov 2019
42m 23s

Rediscovering Janis Joplin

Rolling Stone
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Holly George-Warren, author of Janis: Her Life and Music, joins host Brian Hiatt to offer fresh perspective on a rock legend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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