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Angela Maria “Ani” DiFranco was born on September 23rd, 1970 from parents with Italian and Canadian backgrounds. Both her father, Dante, and her mother, Elisabeth, were architects. 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 attended the Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts. She moved to New York City at 16 and in 1988 she made a demo which has become a highly sought-after fan item. She is now a prolific artist.
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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| FULL TRACK Both Hands (Re-recorded Version) | 3:21 |
| FULL TRACK Shameless (Re-recorded version) | 4:11 |
| Paradigm | 4:34 |
| Not A Pretty Girl | 3:20 |
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emcxmc wrote:
Albacore <3
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Tristan_Spears wrote:
Her music inner understands me
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jd35 wrote:
I think it's pretty cool Eddie Vedder has a tattoo of her.
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strajnic wrote:
Splinter!
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macychick wrote:
Which Side Are You On is a great song. I especially enjoy the horn section.
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VK1990 wrote:
Both Hands
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gecko18000 wrote:
I think musically the new album is really good, but the lyrics range from brilliant to quite cringeworthy.
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diehappyx33 wrote:
New album is brilliant.
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unrealitiesxi wrote:
The new album sounds great, however I'm sure Reprieve will always be my favourite. It's just a flawless listen for me.
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CheshireMoon wrote:
Oh Man the 17th cannot come quickly enough, Ani I've missed you tooooo much!
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diogoudard wrote:
Album leaked.
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tianuk wrote:
does anyone want to come to see her in london with me on the 10/11 jan? none of my friends want to go :/
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gecko18000 wrote:
This will be the second UK Ani tour in a row I've not been able to see her on :(
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diogoudard wrote:
Previews! http://www.righteousbabe.com/ani/whichsideareyouon/songs.asp
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luke_suspicious wrote:
The new album's cover art is just pure, concentrated eye candy.
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0mgz0rz wrote:
really looking forward to the new album. You can download a live verison of the title track here - http://wearsthetrousers.com/2011/11/ani-difranco-announces-first-new-album-in-over-three-years/
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yspyg wrote:
you know, taken out of context i must seem so strange
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diogoudard wrote:
"Hide And Seek" is such an underrated song, which is a shame because it is so powerful! I'm addicted to it.
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kms15 wrote:
new album "which side are you on" will be available in the holiday catalog from righteous babe - http://www.righteousbabe.com/email/september2011/index.html
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jadedingenue wrote:
Happy Birthday to Ani! <3
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Unplugged: A Billboard Exclusive
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Orpheum Theatre, Los Angeles CA, United States
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Lobero Theatre, Santa Barbara CA, United States
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The Rio Theatre, Santa Cruz, CA, San Jose CA, United States
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Ani Featured in "Music"
8 Nov 2010 | from blog.myspace.com/anidifranco
Andrew
Zuckerman just released his latest project "Music"! This
book/film
features interview footage and beautiful photos of Ani. Find
it at your
local bookstore!
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