Ani DiFranco
Singer-songwriter and guitarist
Born
September 23rd, 1970
54 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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A prominent figure in the folk music scene, contributed to the genre through both performance and independent production. Founding Righteous Babe Records enabled artistic control and distribution of work. Released numerous albums, with notable ones including 'Little Plastic Castle' and 'Revelling: Reckoning'. Contributed to various social and political causes through music and activism.
Founded Righteous Babe Records
Released 'Little Plastic Castle'
Released 'Revelling: Reckoning'
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