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.

The book includes previously unpublished photographs and journal entries, song-birth sheets, paintings, and the lyrics for some of her most treasured songs. The coauthors explore how Ani’s music and art are profoundly tied to her experiences of the interconnectedness of all consciousness and tuning in to receive creative inspiration. Ani’s striking openness produces a book that is both meditative and activating. This is a must-read for anyone intrigued by the dedication, intuition, and vision that drive Ani’s lifelong journey of creating art that not only reflects, but also empowers, transforms, and heals

Conversation with Ani DiFranco and Lauren Coyle Rosen
Moderated by WAMC’s Joe Donahue
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Page Hall - University at Albany Downtown Campus
135 Western Avenue, Albany NY 12203

Free and open to the public.
Books will be available for sale.
A signing will follow the conversation.

https://www.nyswritersinstitute.org/anidifrancoandlaurencoylerosen

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.