Ani DiFranco, a pathbreaking and highly original artist, is one of the most influential singer-songwriters of her generation. Her newest book is The Spirit of Ani: Reflections on Spirituality, Feminism, Music, and Freedom, 2026, an intimate exploration of her personal journey, creative process, spirituality, activism and evolving consciousness in conversation with coauthor Lauren Coyle Rosen. 

• Free and open to the public.
• Pre-signed books will be available for sale.
• No author signing or photos at end of event.

A Creative Life Conversation Series event

Produced by the New York State Writers Institute in collaboration with WAMC Northeast Public Radio, The Creative Life series features leading figures from a variety of artistic disciplines in conversation with WAMC’s “Roundtable” host Joe Donahue about creative inspiration, craft and career.

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