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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. |
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News in english
about Ani DiFranco
(May / 2009)
Ani DiFranco, Indigo Girls offer hope and fiery politics at concert for The Progressive Date: 01 May 2009
Isthmus -
For much of Thursday night it was hard to tell who was having a better time at The Progressive's centennial celebration concert, the audience or the artists. But when Dar Williams and Melissa Ferrick lifted a young girl up onto the Orpheum Theatre's towering stage to join them for the second all-star jam to end the evening, it was pretty clear they wouldn't want to be anywhere else.
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Springsteen honors Seeger at birthday concert Date: 04 May 2009
The West Australian -
A star-studded medley of musical guests played tribute to Pete Seeger at a benefit concert for the legendary folk singer’s 90th birthday. Bruce Springsteen, Dave Matthews, Emmylou Harris, Ani DiFranco
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Video: Stars come out for Pete Seeger's 90th birthday Date: 04 May 2009
The Canton Repository -
Bruce Springsteen, Dave Matthews, Emmylou Harris, Ani DiFranco and John Mellencamp were among the 40 musicians performing in Madison Square Garden for the Sunday night show.
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Springsteen honors Seeger at 90th birthday concert Date: 04 May 2009
Yahoo.com -
A star-studded medley of musical guests played tribute to Pete Seeger at a benefit concert for the legendary folk singer's 90th birthday. Bruce Springsteen, Dave Matthews, Emmylou Harris, Ani DiFranco and John Mellencamp were among the 40 musicians performing in Madison Square Garden for the Sunday night show, a benefit to raise awareness for Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, an organization Seeger ...
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Springsteen, others honor Seeger at 90th birthday concert Date: 06 May 2009
Grand Forks Herald -
A star-studded medley of musical guests played tribute to Pete Seeger at a benefit concert for the legendary folk singer's 90th birthday. Bruce Springsteen, Dave Matthews, Emmylou Harris, Ani DiFranco and John Mellencamp were among the 40 musicians performing in Madison Square Garden for the Sunday night show. Check out our inventory online; as always we are family owned, neighbor driven! C & ...
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David Byrne Curates Bonnaroo Stage Date: 18 May 2009
Billboard -
David Byrne is happy to be "the guinea pig" at this year's Bonnaroo Music and Art Festival. Byrne is helming the first artist-curated stage in Bonnaroo's eight-year history, presenting a Friday night (June 12) lineup that will include his own "Songs of David Byrne and Brian Eno" show along with Santigold, the Dirty Projectors, Ani DiFranco, St. Vincent and the all-female Norwegian alt-folk band ...
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Ani DiFranco concert Sept. 18 in Fargo Date: 28 May 2009
Grand Forks Herald -
Indie queen, folk/rock singer/guitarist Ani DiFranco returns to town for a Fargo Theatre concert on Sept. 18. Check Our Inventory Online! GRAND FORKS SUBARU / KIA - Ends Jun 30, 2009
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