Janis Ian
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Summary
Janis Ian was born on April 7, 1951[1], in The Bronx[2]. She has worked as a singer[3], singer-songwriter[4], writer[5], composer[6], and songwriter[7]. She ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,274 views/month, #6,154 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Farmingdale[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Native language: English[11]
- Occupation: autobiographer[12], guitarist[13], poet[14], science fiction writer[15], journalist[16], novelist[17], recording artist[18], magazine writer[19], musician[20]
- Field of work: poetry[21], music composing[22]
- Educated at: East Orange Campus High School[23]
- Award received: Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording[24], Audie Award for Narration by the Author or Authors[25]
- Sex or gender: female[26]
- Sexual orientation: lesbianism[27]
- Genre: pop music[28], traditional folk music[29]
- Record label: Columbia Records[30], Atlantic Records[31], Verve Records[32], Windham Hill Records[33]
- Discography: Janis Ian discography[34]
- Commons category: Janis Ian[35]
- Archives at: Berea College[36]
- Family name: Ian[37]
- Given name: Janis[38]
- Official website: http://janisian.com/[39]
- Instrument: guitar[40], voice[41]
- Nominated for: Locus Award for Best Anthology[42]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[43]
- Topic has template: Template:Janis Ian[44]
- Birth name: Janis Eddy Fink[45]
- Different from: Janis Ian[46]
- Start of work period: 1965[47]
Why It Matters
Janis Ian has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] She is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
FAQs
Where was Janis Ian born?
Janis Ian's place of birth was The Bronx[2].
What did Janis Ian do for work?
Janis Ian worked as a singer[3], singer-songwriter[4], writer[5], composer[6], and songwriter[7].
Where did Janis Ian go to school?
Janis Ian was educated at East Orange Campus High School[23].
What awards did Janis Ian receive?
Honors received include Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording[24] and Audie Award for Narration by the Author or Authors[25].