Ani DiFranco with Andy Stochansky - March 1994 Air date

Ani DiFranco with Andy Stochansky - March 1994 Air date
Ani DiFranco has written hundreds of songs, played thousands of shows, captured the imaginations of legions of followers, and jammed with folkies, orchestras, rappers, rock and roll hall-of-famers, jazz musicians, poets, pop superstars, storytellers and a martial arts legend. Shes fixed up a few old buildings and minimized her carbon footprint before it was trendy from installing a geothermal heating and cooling system in the renovated church that her label calls home to using organic inks on all the t-shirts she sells. But nothing shes done in her 18-year career has garnered more attention than a business decision.
Since Ani bucked the major label system in the early-90s, opting to release her music on her own terms, the self-described Little Folksinger has been the subject of all kinds of hyperbole. Shes been called fiercely independent (Rolling Stone), inspirational (All Music Guide), the ultimate do-it-yourself songwriter (The New York Times), etc. As the cracks in the music industry get larger and more big-name artists follow Anis lead Radiohead, Madonna and Nine Inch Nails among them maybe people will just start calling her smart.
As important as Righteous Babe Records is to the singer/songwriter/guitarist, shes more than happy to trust like-minded people with the business and revel in the complete artistic freedom it provides. On her new album, Red Letter Year, she takes more advantage of this freedom than ever before. Conceived, sculpted and refined over the course of two years a lifetime compared to a typical Ani recording session the album is an impeccably crafted, multi-layered sonic achievement.
And while the extra time is a big reason for Red Letter Years captivating musical depths, the people in Anis life play an even bigger part her partner and co-producer Mike Napolitano (Joseph Arthur, The Twilight Singers, Squirrel Nut Zippers) and her one-year-old daughter Petah Lucia (gurgling, infectious laughter, wide-eyed innocence). Love, family and home are three of the albums most prominent muses, resulting in a dozen songs that exude warmth and renewed vigor.
For several years to come, musicians will be making headlines as they jump the major label ship and take charge of their own destinies. Having been there and done that, Ani DiFranco will be more than happy to just sit back and make art.

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[feelquiet]

(1) 10:55 4th of July (2) 14:50 hell yeah (3) 19:35 letter to a john (4) 23:20 face up and sing (5) 26:45 how have you been (*) 30:25 interview with Andy (6) 32:00 every state line (7) 36:00 falling is like this (8) 39:00 pick yer nose (9) 41:35 in or out! (10) 44:40 my IQ (11) 46:50 anticipate (12) 50:26 not so soft (13) 53:05 mama just wants to barrelhouse (cover) (14) 55:32 out of range

[OurLadyOfSorrows08]

this is amazing footage ive never see before!!! bless you! its priceless!

[finalfantasy8VIII]

@LLindsey1427 I could send it to you if you want, just msg me about it :)

[SomeRandomChick69]

"singing poetic phenomena" Well played, Sir, well played.

[LLindsey1427]

Does anyone know where I can get a copy of this particular recording? Or how I could download it onto my ipod?? Thanks : )

[DeViennaDeVious]

Yeah I'm from Iowa and I just watched the whole hour on a Friday night. We are special. Thanks for noticing right from the get-go Ani. Did that old guy call you Annie once or am I just that old? And Oh Andy!!!

[VeyaSinger]

Damn! Ani looks like Angelina Jolie :) Same big sensual eyes and epic lips :O

[MzHibou]

I love this, especially the version of in or out.

[womby28]

Ya know, folks, when I read the comments below while I'm listening to/watching these videos, I don't want to read your bitchy bullshit.

I'd rather read about people's experiences with the artist, gratitude, constructive criticism even. But this adolescent argumentative banter is just goddamn stupid.

Keep it to messaging or something if you give a damn.

There.

[verodeal]

kjyujfhh

[Cebuana7]

@DaliceMalice lololol

For one: are you offended? Because I didn't mean anything bad with that comment :P it's just that I don't like short hair that much.. but it does suit her face.

For two and three: you suck cunt.. You shouldn't take shit this personally, makes you really shallow