Ani Di Franco
Oregon State University presents Ani Di Franco on the next installment of the College of Liberal Arts’ American Strings series on Wednesday, Nov 17, at 5 p.m. PST.
The webcast event is hosted by OSU Director of Popular Music and Performing Arts Bob Santelli. Each segment of American Strings is comprised of a conversation and music by successful artists from a variety of genres, making for a one of a kind opportunity to appreciate and know better the great American music tradition.
Ani Di Franco is a GRAMMY-winning musical artist and feminist icon recognized for her poetry and songwriting which pierces social convention and challenges the status quo. She is also known for her social activism and political engagement. One of the first artists to create her own label in 1990, Di Franco is the mother of the DIY movement and recently released her 20th studio album on her own label, Righteous Babe Records. While she has been known as the “Little Folksinger,” her music has embraced many genres and collaborators ranging from Bob Dylan to Chuck D to Prince.
The webcast event is part of CLA’s American String Series. Hosted by OSU Director of Popular Music and Performing Arts Bob Santelli, each segment of American Strings is comprised of a conversation and solo performance by successful artists from a variety of genres, making for a one of a kind opportunity to appreciate and know better the great American music tradition.
Free and open to all. Register for link to view on Zoom
