“When I first started writing songs and being very explicit, it was hard, but one of the main things people respond to in my writing is that 'just say it' attitude of my songs. There really is nothing personal or private; it's all universal, if you can just find the courage to be open about your life.”

American-Canadian singer-songwriter

Ani DiFranco is an American-Canadian singer-songwriter known for her independent recording career and her wide musical range. She has released more than 20 albums and has built her work around her own label, Righteous Babe. Her music is usually placed within folk rock and alternative rock, but it also draws on punk, funk, hip-hop, and jazz. That blend has made her a distinctive voice in contemporary songwriting, with a career defined as much by control over her releases as by style.