Ani DiFranco (born 1970, Buffalo, NY) is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist, founder of Righteous Babe Records, known for a prolific independent career blending folk and punk influences and outspoken, personal lyrics.

Born 1970 in Buffalo, New York; founder of Righteous Babe Records; noted for guitar-driven singer-songwriter work often described as punk-folk; independent production and distribution; active from the early 1990s to present.

Reviews portray Ani DiFranco as an independent, prolific singer-songwriter combining folk and punk energy with strong guitar work and candid lyrics. Critics highlight intimate arrangements, vocal versatility, and feminist themes across the albums covered. Overall reception on DeBaser is favorable, noting occasional unevenness amid strong highlights.

For:Fans of singer-songwriters, folk and punk-folk, feminist songwriting, and independent music listeners.

 “Life used to be life-like, now it’s more like show biz” from “Dilate”

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 A voice that knows how to vibrate and hypnotize, like the flame of a candle that warms without burning.

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 Album that perhaps represents Ani DiFranco better than any other (alongside Dilate), or at least Ani from the ‘first phase’.

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 Punk folksinger.

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