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Angela Maria “Ani” DiFranco was born on September 23rd, 1970 from parents with Italian and Jewish-American backgrounds. Both her father, Dante, and her mother, Elisabeth, were folk musicians. She grew up in Buffalo, N.Y. and played her first gigs at the age of nine, playing in local bars in her hometown. She moved to New York City at 16 and in 1988 she made a demo which has become a highly sought-after fan item.
Ani’s lyrics focus, amongst other topics, on war, GLBT issues, sexual assault, the music industry and, recently, the joy of motherhood.
Early on, DiFranco saw how some talents were ignored while others were hyped up. Based on experiences in meeting with the industry she decided to stay independent and as a result she formed her own label: Righteous Babe Records(RBR among her followers). The label was formed in 1989, and a year later her self-titled debut hit the streets. From day one her popularity grew on a mouth to mouth basis. In 1991 her next relase “Not So Soft” came out, followed by yearly releases thereafter, with the exception of 2000, when she released only an EP called “Swing Set”. This EP Includes a cover of Bob Dylan’s “Hurricane”.
Ani tours both with a band and as a solo artist. Her touring pace has often been extreme and in 2005-2006 she had to take a break from touring due to tendonitis.
Ani’s lyrics focus, amongst other topics, on war, GLBT issues, sexual assault, the music industry and, recently, the joy of motherhood.
Early on, DiFranco saw how some talents were ignored while others were hyped up. Based on experiences in meeting with the industry she decided to stay independent and as a result she formed her own label: Righteous Babe Records(RBR among her followers). The label was formed in 1989, and a year later her self-titled debut hit the streets. From day one her popularity grew on a mouth to mouth basis. In 1991 her next relase “Not So Soft” came out, followed by yearly releases thereafter, with the exception of 2000, when she released only an EP called “Swing Set”. This EP Includes a cover of Bob Dylan’s “Hurricane”.
Ani tours both with a band and as a solo artist. Her touring pace has often been extreme and in 2005-2006 she had to take a break from touring due to tendonitis.
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Not a Pretty Girl
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Shoutbox
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womanmay wrote:
"cause take away our playstations and we are a third world nation" <3
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Majors10 wrote:
check this out --> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5Aix07MLHE
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cloudblood84 wrote:
oh, and brief bus stop <3<3
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cloudblood84 wrote:
bouquet <3
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systolediastole wrote:
I am a heron. I have a long neck and I pick fish out of the water w/ my beak. if you don't repost this comment on 10 other pages I will fly into your kitchen tonight and make a mess of your pots and pans.
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Donaris wrote:
man she's groovy!!!
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luke_suspicious wrote:
This little girl cried wee wee wee all the way home. <3
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palgia wrote:
comeee to israel!!
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DestitutePanda wrote:
I'm going to see Ani for the second time in February in Kent, Ohio. She's the best. :D
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cloudblood84 wrote:
you each time
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lincredible wrote:
@ darkbastion: Dilate is her best [imo], but Canon might be an easier place to start since it's a LOT of music to sort through.
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doingcartwheels wrote:
@ Dark Bastion - My favourite CD is Like I Said (songs from 1990/91) and I would recommend that to start. If you like it (which you will!) then you can work up through the ages :)
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the-anti-emo wrote:
Let me count the ways that I adore this woman. Ooh... looks like I'm out of fingers and toes... anyone... a little help here.
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verdaccio wrote:
ani
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DarkBastion wrote:
So where do I begin with her? What albums? I've heard good things and want to listen to more of her, but where should I begin?
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luke_suspicious wrote:
I'll never get enough of Ani DiFranco (and it makes me so fucking happy).
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luke_suspicious wrote:
We're in a room without a door, and I am sure without a doubt...
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pouncing_panda wrote:
Weirdly, I was introduced to her through Robert Bohl's "Independent Insurgency" podcast.
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Arteic wrote:
I saw her live last weekend!!! She sounds just like she does on her albums in concert
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Bayou16 wrote:
ani posted an old new live song here
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Harro East Ballroom, Rochester NY, United States
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Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg, PA, United States
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Club Soda, Montreal QC, Canada
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News
New Live Song From Ani's Current Tour!
16 Oct 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/anidifranco
Ani has taken "Which Side Are You On?", a song originally
performed by Florence Reece in the 1930's, and given the verses an
update to apply to our current social and political situation. Ani's
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21 Sep 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/anidifranco
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