Pearl really embodied Joplin’s entire range of emotions as a soul singer. And, both beautifully and sadly, it also showed how much pain she was in.

Into that space arrived “Pearl,” a lustrous gem of an album informed by years of struggle and also a feeling of empowerment. Joplin made her name in San Francisco in the ’60s, half a country ...

Janis Joplin&#151The Pearl Sessions&#151Available Everywhere Tuesday, April 17, 2012 On the occasion of Janis Joplin's birthday (January 19), Legacy Recordings is proud to announce the upcoming ...

Laura Joplin, who oversees her sister's estate, says the "Search for Pearl" could provide a fitting tribute. "We're not really looking for Janis or a Janis clone.