Ani DiFranco is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and poet known for her folk music, often infused with a punk ethos. Born on September 23, 1970, in Buffalo, New York, DiFranco started her own record company, Righteous Babe Records, at the age of 18. This allowed her to maintain significant control over her music and career, releasing albums on her own terms. Her music is characterized by its autobiographical
... MoreAni DiFranco is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and poet known for her folk music, often infused with a punk ethos. Born on September 23, 1970, in Buffalo, New York, DiFranco started her own record company, Righteous Babe Records, at the age of 18. This allowed her to maintain significant control over her music and career, releasing albums on her own terms. Her music is characterized by its autobiographical lyrics, addressing issues such as racism, sexism, sexual abuse, homophobia, reproductive rights, poverty, and war.
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