Ani DiFranco

Ani DiFranco is an American-Canadian singer-songwriter known for her folk rock and alternative rock music. Born on September 23, 1970, in Buffalo, New York, DiFranco has released over 20 albums throughout her career. She is recognized for her independent approach, releasing all her albums on her own record label, Righteous Babe. DiFranco's music incorporates influences from punk, funk, hip hop, and jazz. In addition to her musical achievements, she actively supports various social and political movements, using her platform to perform benefit concerts, appear on benefit albums, and speak at rallies. DiFranco's memoir, No Walls and the Recurring Dream, was published in 2019 and became a New York Times Best Seller.