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Janis Ian

Who

Janis Ian · Arts & Literature

What

Folk/pop singer-songwriter ('At Seventeen', 'Society's Child').

When

1951, Farmingdale, New Jersey, United States

Where

New York City; Nashville, Tennessee

Biography

Janis Ian is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Folk/pop singer-songwriter ('At Seventeen', 'Society's Child').

How & why

Janis Ian (born Janis Eddy Fink) is an American folk and pop singer-songwriter known for 'Society's Child' and the Grammy-winning 'At Seventeen'. She was born into a Jewish family in New Jersey; her surname 'Ian' was taken from her brother's middle name.

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Folk/pop singer-songwriter ('At Seventeen', 'Society's Child').

1951

Source: Wikipedia