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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 “The 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 “The 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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Shoutbox
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Secret_Sense wrote:
Like purely emotional piano and an angelic female vocalist? “A Secret Sense” inspires with its calm and soothing piano, quiet violoncello and a heart touching female voice. Flowing, beautiful and sentimental melodies that aim to touch your soul with their passion and tenderness. Would be great if you took the time to have a short listen:) Thanks and cheers! www.lastfm.de/music/A+Secret+Sense/_/Little+Understanding
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musicdish wrote:
Ani fans should also check out Polarity/1...
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emmaforman wrote:
she rocks
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chosenone76 wrote:
Best lyricist ever. She's brilliant
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uberbjork wrote:
i just think it's weird that it would end it...don't ever give up on artists because you don't like an album! good thing about ani, she's got a HUGE catalog! Red Letter Year is very very good, but i've been hooked on Reveling/Reckoning for the past couple days.
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likufanele2001 wrote:
I don't know... it just didn't grab me the way knuckle and reprive and now red letter has just hooked me... just my opinion
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codeforcible wrote:
Seeing her in March!
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uberbjork wrote:
likufanele2001, how could Evolve end your Ani streak!? Evolve is incredible!
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HeidiJaask wrote:
I went to her live show 2 days ago.. SHE's AMAZING!!!
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veganjodi wrote:
I've seen her live 18 times. Yeah, I know, I'm insane. And yes, I know, she's been to every Ani show ever....
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suplindseyb wrote:
i'm in love with her.
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AngelaC2 wrote:
I really just started listening to her music and I'm blown away by the nakedness of her lyrics. She is moving.
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likufanele2001 wrote:
I didn't know what to expect of the new album, but is actually a very good album. I met her while Knuckle Down and fell in love, then I bought Reprieve and it was actually a good follow up, next step: Evolve. I thought it was the end of me and Ms. Difranco, but Red Letter Year has brought faith back to me!
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DeppyLegs wrote:
i think i just discovered my new favourite...
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Ivancikko wrote:
the best
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atyllka wrote:
she's amazing
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I wish Ani was my big sister.
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0mgz0rz wrote:
An interview with Ani on BBC Radio 4 Women's hour - http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/womanshour/01/2008_44_thu.shtml
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shutterbugk8 wrote:
I luv Ani!!!!
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Milly_- wrote:
Greetings from Italy to a great singer!!
Events
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Ani DiFranco
Fremantle Arts Centre, Fremantle, WA, Australia
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Mama Kin
Fremantle Arts Centre, Perth, Australia
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- Jan 24 Ani DiFranco Wignall's Winery, Albany, Australia
News
2009 Tour Dates!
11 Dec 2008 | from blog.myspace.com/anidifranco
You have probably noticed a bunch of new 2009 dates are being posted - Ani and the band are going to keep themselves busy and tickets are starting to go on sale already (including lots of pre-sale off. …
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8 Dec 2008 | from blog.myspace.com/anidifranco
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