This blues singer survived one of the most traumatic childhoods imaginable. Over the years, she’s sought therapy through both professional help and her songwriting, and now a published memoir, Weeds Like Us, that she hopes will help other survivors. Janiva and Martin dive into the power of music and the inspiration gained from helping others in this revealing conversation.
Janiva Magness
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