Ani DiFranco on Trump, Her New Memoir, Defying Music Moguls & Working with Pete Seeger and Prince

[@flanigan_a-go-go]

Yes!!! We love you ANI... VIVA LA REVOLUTION 🤘

[@Queenie-the-genie]

Dear Annie - I love you. I can't praise you enough. Self Evident (my favorite) being only one of the masterpieces by you that I love...but it is my favorite. After I first heard it following 911, I played it over and over. I wept and I raged and I had hope in all those who wept and raged with me because I knew there were multitudes of us. I was so priviledged to see you and the extraordinary Utah Phillips together at the Kate Wolf Festival. So glad I did not miss that. Pete Seeger was my first musical love and everyhing came later. I found him accidentally, when he was given a show on PBS as soon as he was unblacklisted. It changed everything for me because I found my heart home, my tribe. ❤️❤️❤️

[@kathysherman4958]

Kate White 9. Z

[@createinjoy]

My eternal love and gratitude to Ani and Amy. Shhhhhh.....hear the train?

[@jamesangusmcaninch]

I believe she will be remembered as one of the great poets of our time in history. Her lyrics are soul-shaking poetry. Her music stands alone as well. I believe.

[@JasonMediumO]

Her lyrics are incredible. She's a genius. It's sad that she is so intellectually lazy. I'm sure only interacting with her own band and employees doesn't help round out her worldview any.

[@KatieFranks-wy6it]

Ani is way beyond her time. I will listen to music that got me through Jr high and realize how its relevant to today. Cheers to an artist who was never afraid to be herself and broke through the norms to stand up to everyone and break molds. She will always hold a place in my heart

[@andrewpennington2251]

I made my punk buddy go see you in NY. Have a daughter now. Thank you for fighting so hard

[@kendalson7817]

Pioneer. Back when major record labels were all powerful she said "I don't need them."

[@drunkvegangal8089]

Jane Siberry did the same in 1996. Sheeba Records. Go Ladies!!

[@kendalson7817]

@@drunkvegangal8089 Yes!

[@kendalson7817]

@@drunkvegangal8089 her poem at the end was very good and moving too.

[@TheColeTruth]

And she was hugely sucessful without them!

[@cajhilly]

Ani, you move me so deeply and have been a huge inspiration. So good to see and hear you right now. Thank you for being so strong and sharing your talents with us. Love you!

[@brandonhill8283]

Great interview democracy now! Ani is such an amazing and interesting person, big fan of hers!

[@kateuhler7803]

Ani Difranco is my personal hero. A tour de force. A musical guitar genius and wordsmith. She's amazing. Love her.

[@williammckay3790]

What a beautiful, shining example of a human being Ani is! I have only seen her perform once- I was loving her music (and had figured out "Untouchable Face" which I sang with my guitar)- and finally got to see Ani LIVE at the Enmore Theatre in Sydney early 2000's....I was absolutely blown away at how amazingly well she plays- Just Ani and maybe 8 different guitars! Definitely in my top 5 concerts ever! PS I Love Democracy now and thankyou so much for your intelligent and sensitive interviews and especially this one! Cheers- Bernard

[@SlackKeyPaddy]

Excellent interview with Ani DiFranco, thanx so much, Amy.

[@TheAmazingHuman]

Fell a little bit in love. Never really got into this artist's work. So happy I saw this... I'm better for it.

[@cortesione]

Omg. Awesome. Thank ypu.

[@personalguidancebyangelfir7825]

Her poetry is as amazing as her songs. Sigh, love that righteous babe

[@GoldiLocs_Zone]

Timeless and beautiful. I love all you do Ani.I was there for the celebration of life at Pioneer Park for Utah. A powerful experience. I am so glad that we are all connected.

[@Neb.333]

Yes art first always 💋😘

[@lisastreitfeld5806]

“Fear is an incredible tool of repression.” Truth from an unbeatable duo - the Queen of independent media and the independent artist who defied the Kulturindustrie to embody in her corpus and her body the Emergent archetype of peace through inner balance. Thank you!

[@donHooligan]

"George W Bush is NOT The POTUS" -Ani "Every tool is a weapon, if you hold it right" -DiFranco

[@gregmock6808]

Ani is a very important artist in a world filled with a lot of filler pop fluff. I discovered her first record about 15 years ago in a library and had to go buy it as it's still getting played a lot. I'm so glad the younger generation has some vibrant poets and souls to motivate the next wave of curious minds.

[@cortesione]

Little Plastic Castle and Living in Clip. My faves.

[@joshbusby47]

"Living in Clip" is overwhelming. I love that album; excellent call!

[@fedexnman]

Not a Pretty Girl too .

[@deeliciousplum]

From time to time, I do worry about the intent of Democracy Now! Thoughts churn around my little mind, as like: is being too "radical" an identity which can evoke blinders. Is controversy this generation's clickbait and brand/commodity. Then, I listen to this interview of a loved artist and the connection Ani DiFranco has with Amy Goodman and my worries are slayed. Ani is a living compassionate hero/orator. Much like the artists whose shoulders Ani claims to stand upon, Ani is an artist whose shoulders are where many future generations of heroes and masterful orators will be perched upon and launched from. Thank you Amy Goodman and to Democracy Now! for sharing this discussion. 🌺

[@Anastasia.03]

Amy's warmth and respect for Ani DiFranco was really cool to see. I think Amy is such a beautiful, interesting and dedicated person

[@OrganNLou]

What a BRILLIANT woman! I really enjoyed this!

[@sandrajones1609]

Go Democracy Divas 🎶✌️❣️💯

[@darlenemchugh4517]

Good for her I admire her gumption! In the earlier days my husband cut a top 10 record but never received any Commission, because of the record companies conning him into signing over his rights! Big thing to do then! You were just happy they would pay for your room and food and clothes never thinking about the commission from the actual record! Just young and naive at the time! It happened to a lot of artists! So I'm happy to see she had the insight to do what she did! You did good!

[@joyfrisby3487]

The first time I heard Ani Difranco was on a cassette tape. I have followed her ever since.

[@TheAmberGiroux]

Thank you Ani! You have been an inspiration to me since I was a young teen. Best explanation of why we must smash the patriarchy!!

[@sharonlennert7317]

Thank you Ani for your honesty and inspiration. You are so much appreciated from this ordinary buffalo girl. Keep on being so strong and speaking your truth! Sometimes that is all we have.

[@breath888]

Big up, Democracy Now! Ani DiFranco had a huge impact on me decades ago, and I'm so happy you interviewed her. She raised my awareness of everything, from queerness and women's treatment to artists I never would have been exposed to. She was always ahead with her fierce independence. Thank you!

[@dr.trixiecp5651]

Thoroughly enjoyed this sit down interview with Ani....thank you Amy 🙏❤️

[@shortyfoden]

Omg Thank you Ani ❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏💯💯💯💯💪💪💪💪💪💪

[@davidf6154]

Thanks to people like Ani,Amy and some others. I’m able to hope its a matter of when not if.

[@cassandraingram5310]

I needed this. I needed to hear her voice outside of a record. 🙏🏻❤️ so grateful!

[@Katfrith222]

Great interview with this inspiring Being. Thanks for your mission, ani ❤

[@lot110]

Luv Ani! She speaks truth to power no matter the consequence.💜💜💜

[@Muhdah1972]

Always have admired Ani DiFranco... wonderful to see & hear 💕👍

[@momishka7]

Ani's music saved my life too! We who love her are on that train with her!!! I got a signed copy of her book for my 50th!!!

[@rebeccayarmoluk3570]

Love both these women!

[@origmnd]

Prince makes everyone quiver in awe..even this babe

[@gnothiseauton8684]

You are 3 years older than me- I found you at 19. There are far too many things to say, but I’m certain you’ll know exactly what all of them are. Thank you Always excited to see and hear what you do next and where you go. You’re guitar, poetry, exploration and integrity are appreciated and immeasurable.

[@rosamariamendoza1466]

She's very interesting!!

[@aslyswine]

Rosamaria Mendoza Yes! She really is!

[@supremeleaderarmy9164]

Trump 2024

[@rosamariamendoza1466]

Ryan Whatchamacallit, Huh???????

[@supremeleaderarmy9164]

@@rosamariamendoza1466 Ya all

[@rosamariamendoza1466]

I just got my Masters, so I must not be dumb, so Ryan , what are you trying to say, dude!!!

[@d0ntbeevil]

What an amazing lady... ANY DIFRANCO - REBEL WITH A SOUL ... This was refreshing to listen to. It's not about ideologies, it's about BEING, lucid, compassionate, uncomfortably real, finding our voice and speaking out candidly, grounded in conviction, with our own creativity.

[@genealogiadelamoral]

Thank you thank you thank you two!!! 🙏

[@AgentRafa]

Comrade DiFranco, you are a wonderful lady:-)

[@basilpeterson9592]

When she finished that poem I began to weep......so it goes

[@mbusch1025]

so it goes... 😊✌

[@chegarland8308]

HoooRaaa. Glad to see that you are still in the U.S. Marines and voicing for the freedom of the world. Fascism should have been long since dead, but we still relive what our ancestors did. And this is what we get....

[@christinahoneycutt9360]

LoV Ya Ani❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@erickane7093]

What an amazing person.

[@aslyswine]

Ok... I love her again.

[@aaroncarson1770]

"I am a soldier, it's my blood that flows".

[@marykayryan7891]

Ani! At your age you should know that EVERY SINGLE FAMILY "has issues."

[@lisanavarro2641]

But everyone's individual issues are unique

[@Julie-go6oc]

She never says they don't.

[@72marshflower15]

My first love ruined me and left me with Ani’s music to wallow in, lol.. It’s taken me 20 years to recover enough to breathe again..

[@kataratify]

I got to see you in Rochester, NY back in the 90s! Refreshing to see you again!! WOOT! Go ANI!!!!

[@nancytownsend1656]

Thank you Ani. Beautiful.

[@jennifercamille16]

I've loved Ani for over 20 years. She is such a beautiful writer and musician. 🎶

[@dallasboringnews7157]

"The world owes me nothing. We owe each other the world" - ani difranco

[@Avonjaneavenue]

I tried to watch her play for free at Rutgers New Brunswick Cafe 1996. By 1997, the cafe closed and became a Starbucks. Clove cigarettes! Still have not been to a show!

[@leafnlore2712]

These two women together in a room makes it all worthwhile.

[@dharmabum1230]

Omfg! My hero on Democracy Now ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@jeffersonjcoat]

Fantastic Artist

[@lisanavarro2641]

I would love to read her book

[@juliejohnson1461]

Fully agree. Arts should be the last to go in school.

[@breath888]

Wow, I totally saw my guitar as my friend as a kid. My dog, my music, and drawing...

[@baldkea]

Thank you, thank you, than you. Aroha nui to Ani and DN! for presenting this.

[@auroraboraas]

My goodness, I love her 💖 such an inspiration!

[@jensbang7329]

Love you Ani!!!!

[@gnothiseauton8684]

My hero - role model and buddy x

[@denisejohnson2960]

32:50 I just hope that Trump and his posse never hear that Ani and Utah were ANGRY and in love at the US because he would have to tell Ani to leave and go back to her country. Which is HERE!

[@offintonebula]

Damn.

[@TheUkulelegal]

America "strutting around" gives more money to charities and people in need around the world than any other country.

[@lot110]

And death to other countries

[@TheUkulelegal]

@@lot110 Aren't we giving Ukraine weapons and money to defend themselves against Russia? Or is that fake news?

[@claypigin]

@@TheUkulelegal and why do you think that is? from the good of their hearts?

[@MICROCLEAN100]

Thank you! Any troll sick enough and false and ignorant and overly sensitive and defensive enough to even feel like a "dislike" is valid, needs real compassionate therapy help! But not from me,. I am sorry but I have lost my patience with destructive bull! Thank you

[@MrTwenty20video]

Awesome poem Ani!

[@woodrow330]

It’s about time!!

[@rosamariamendoza1466]

Thomas Thompson, We learn or discover something interesting every day! Don't we?✌

[@pampoovey6722]

....wow. When she sings 'Emancipated Minor' you feel so upbeat. But to hear it here and having read the book, it feels a little like neglect. In today's terms anyway. Times have changed, but we still need to protect each other.

[@jenniferballinger4350]

Love her music. Could sing EVERY SONG. started listening in 96. Thing is I grew up. Still love her music but am a Trump supporter and I believe in Individual thought and expression. The left has zero space for that. I left them long ago

[@lot110]

lol bot says what

[@georgetteboone2529]

That was excellent!!

[@lochnessamonster1912]

Imagine 4 more years of these weirdos in the comment section trolling the internet...That, alone, should be enough motivation to get out and vote blue in 2020. ;)

[@progressivesupporter8126]

Vote Progressive not any blue will do

[@tonylawrence2448]

I got into Ani .. by an advert for strings in guitar player magazine.. the ad kept there ..who is Ani difranco? . I Bought Litle Plastic castle

[@TheUkulelegal]

I admire Ani's talent but must comment on the abortion issue...Ani says, "...abortion I had at 18 and 20, hard, painful, essential (to) my becoming myself, growing into my own skin..." You don't need to kill a baby to "become yourself." It's very sad that your Mom abandoned you to "become herself." How did that work out for her? Science says that the DNA of the fetus is different than the DNA of the mom. The fetus is not "your body." Having a child is the greatest blessing a person can be given and God will bless your "career and dreams" if you follow Him. Proverbs 3:5,6. God forgives women who have abortions. (Romans 6:23) Life is a blessing. Death is a curse.

[@merrelise33]

There are so many people who can't have children. Wish more women would stop having abortions and chose adoption instead. Everyone deserves the right to life!!!!

[@lot110]

U are a nutjob

[@miltoncat]

I couldn’t have kids, so I guess I didn’t get that greatest gift? Parenthood isn’t the end-all and to say such is very dismissive to those who can’t be parents.

[@davidcameron7276]

Love it.

[@JoeDough-s5g]

told your music could reach millions the choice is up to you.....

[@markwilliams3174]

WOW. That was a great interview

[@salleo406]

All I can say is if I was gestating in her body I would be absolutely terrified.

[@lancelove3663]

She seems really into spiderman and kiss.

[@TamarChante]

Amazing interview! Thank you :) ❤️

[@BryanBMusic]

What's the timestamp where she talks about Trump?

[@southernmermaid2526]

Just a blip at the end. I was interested in that also and thought the interview ended abruptly. Off to see if I can find her talking about the now.

[@muchidromedary.7368]

Definition of bad ass

[@marykayryan7891]

Just for the record, Prince was a Jehovah's Witness who was anti-gay. And who made a whole identity on a community that he judged negatively.

[@eltinand1321]

Your point is?????

[@dmoriarty1976]

Her father is of Italian decent and her mother is from (Montreal)?

[@lochnessamonster1912]

claude ghendrih That’s what the chuds call virtue signaling. They show their lack of virtue as a sirens call to all the other smoothbrains.

[@dmoriarty1976]

@@lochnessamonster1912 y'all some big brains nibbles

[@annjellobrewno4768]

Ani is Italian for "asshole".

[@lot110]

smart so smart troll

[@annjellobrewno4768]

@@lot110 Not smart. Just observant.

[@lennykoss8777]

❤

[@NAIVADA]

Ani is fkn great :-) But @19:00 You can't have capitalism without sexism, racism, elitism. Capitalism is a selective distribution economic system. Selective distribution is the foundation of discrimination, and discrimination is the foundation of racism. Most people seem to have a sense of untargeted discontent in life and how the world is. People who understand the inherent problems of the monetary system have the same discontent, but it is targeted. Racism is intricately linked with capitalism and I think it's a mistake to assume that we can combat racism by leaving capitalism in place.

[@lot110]

Her all point is anticapitalist did even listen to the beginning of the interview!

[@southernmermaid2526]

I loved this, but wish the interview would have continued when she got to the now. 💙😎

[@EM-bp5zv]

Music pays the bills

[@janisolson1013]

💗💗💗

[@seamuswarren]

Not very Christian of Gospel music publisher “Righteous Records”.

[@c.c.7687]

Yes, how dare they abide by copyright laws. Try creating your own company called 'Righteous Babe Records' and see if the plantation-loving lefty Ani lets you get away with it.

[@origmnd]

Heterosexual queerness.....LOL....I doubt prince would've liked this term...what is her education...so articulate

[@nadinesnoopy]

My soul sister from Buffalo, Ny. Buffalo Sate College