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"AT HOME WITH ANI DIFRANCO"
WFUV in New York is happy to offer a rare invitation to the home of Ani DiFranco for an informal, intimate chat and impromptu performance. The renowned singer-songwriter recently sat down in her Buffalo home and studio with Rita Houston, WFUV's Music Director, where they discussed music, touring, politics, community and her new CD, "Educated Guess."
During the interview, Ani picked up her guitar and performed new versions of "Bliss Like This" and "Educated Guess." So kick off your shoes, make yourself comfortable and spend a little time "At Home with Ani DiFranco."
Produced by Rita Houston, Tara Anderson and Laura Fedele at WFUV in New York, Public Radio from Fordham University.
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ABOUT ANI DIFRANCO
Ani DiFranco is a songwriter, vocalist and guitarist perpetually on the move.
From the raw folk-punk of her early albums through the jazz/funk grooves she created during her years touring with a five-piece band to the twists and turns of her current work as a solo artist, Ani's restless creativity continually leads her and her listeners into ever more exciting territory. Her 20 CD releases have collectively sold more than 4.5 million copies and her fans continue to pack theatres across the globe to see her legendary performances.
DiFranco's personal and creative life is interwoven with cultural and political issues. She has repeatedly lent her time and her voice to such diverse pursuits as opposing the death penalty, upholding women's rights, promoting gay visibility, and preserving historic buildings in Buffalo (including a long-neglected church currently being transformed into the new headquarters of
Righteous Babe Records).
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"AT HOME WITH ANI DIFRANCO" WFUV in New York is happy to offer a rare invitation to the home of Ani DiFranco for an informal, intimate chat and impromptu performance. The renowned singer-songwriter recently sat down in her Buffalo home and studio with Rita Houston, WFUV's Music Director, where they discussed music, touring, politics, community and her new CD, "Educated Guess." During the interview, Ani picked up her guitar and performed new versions of "Bliss Like This" and "Educated Guess." So kick off your shoes, make yourself comfortable and spend a little time "At Home with Ani DiFranco." Produced by Rita Houston, Tara Anderson and Laura Fedele at WFUV in New York, Public Radio from Fordham University. --------------------- ABOUT ANI DIFRANCO Ani DiFranco is a songwriter, vocalist and guitarist perpetually on the move. From the raw folk-punk of her early albums through the jazz/funk grooves she created during her years touring with a five-piece band to the twists and turns of her current work as a solo artist, Ani's restless creativity continually leads her and her listeners into ever more exciting territory. Her 20 CD releases have collectively sold more than 4.5 million copies and her fans continue to pack theatres across the globe to see her legendary performances. DiFranco's personal and creative life is interwoven with cultural and political issues. She has repeatedly lent her time and her voice to such diverse pursuits as opposing the death penalty, upholding women's rights, promoting gay visibility, and preserving historic buildings in Buffalo (including a long-neglected church currently being transformed into the new headquarters of Righteous Babe Records).
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Review of At Home with Ani DiFrancoAs a long-time student in Buffalo, I salute Ani DiFranco as a gifted songwriter, performer, and musician. Buffalo, for those there in 1977, was (and remains) the City of No Illusions. I salute PRX, too. It is a wonderful place to discover surprising and engaging work, like this hour with Ani DiFranco. I have just one problem with this program: It seems to be four years old. Not that I am saying everything posted on PRX needs Budweiser's "born-on" date etched on the proverbial can, but we can only push the timelessness of radio thing only so far. Things have changed in DiFranco's work and DiFranco's life since this was first produced, and nothing here would suggest otherwise. Sad proof that there really is a difference between evergreen programming and old news. |
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Review of At Home with Ani DiFrancoAn excellently produced piece. The mixture of music and interview keeps the piece moving at a nice clip, while the alternate live versions of the music add interest for people already familiar with DiFranco and with Educated Guess. In particular, the live version of the title track is golden. As a fan of DiFranco who has heard her dismissed time and again as "an angry chick rocker," I especially enjoyed this piece. It offers an intimate view into her sense of humor and artistry that doesn't deny the anger in some of her songs, but underscores her humanity and makes her an ultimately likeable person. This hour-long piece offers an intimate and friendly view of one of the most intriguing and revolutionary artists of indie music. Unfortunately, one of the problems with DiFranco as a subject is the speed at which she moves. While she goes through periods where years pass without an album, at other times she can release three albums in three months. The focus on Educated Guess is appropriate as it's what she was promoting at the time, but it dates the piece and makes its value ultimately more retrospective than current. |
Broadcast History
Aired on WFUV on March 17, 2004 and fed on PRSS on March 22, 2004.
Timing and Cues
TOTAL TIME: 57:00, including optional :57 local ID cutaway.
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LOCAL CUTAWAY:
26:28 Outcue: I'm Rita Houston, and this is At Home with Ani DiFranco.
26:32 Music bed is :57 in the clear
26:29 Incue: I'm Rita Houston, and this is At Home with Ani DiFranco.
Musical Works
RIAA REPORTING INFO:
Program contains three songs in their entirety-- two live and one from the CD
"Educated Guess":
23:18 -- "Bliss Like This" (Live)
40:17 -- "Educated Guess" (Live)
47:59 -- "Origami" (from the CD "Educated Guess")
Additional Files
- Rita and Ani in Buffalo (ritaanibuffalo.jpg)
- Rita and Ani in Buffalo (ritaanibuffalo.jpg)
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Posted on March 03, 2008 at 10:44 PM | Permalink
Review of At Home with Ani DiFranco
Being a fan of Ms. DiFranco and knowing a bit about her may somewhat bias my opinion of this interview. However, I believe any person off the street would be intrigued and drawn in by the intimacy, information, and pacing of the interview. The background information was sufficient and left room for answers not to be redundant; and the choice and lengths of music pieces were just right. I would very happily listen to this piece again if I came across it on the airwaves!