At the age of fifteen, Janis Ian wrote and sang her first hit single, "Society's Child" about an interracial romance forbidden by a girl's mother and frowned upon by her peers. With a career that spans over forty years later, Janis Ian plays her music to a loyal audience of fans at the Grand Opera House.
When to Watch
On Canvas is a music and performance program recorded live on location at local venues in PA, NJ & DE. This Emmy award-winning show features performances and intimate interviews with regional, national and international artists. Watch On Canvas on WHYY-TV Thursdays at 10 p.m. and Sundays at 4:30 p.m.
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