American singer-songwriter born September 23, 1970, in Buffalo, New York. Founded her own independent label, Righteous Babe Records, in 1990 — a pioneering move that allowed her to maintain creative control across her entire career.
Released over 20 studio albums starting with the self-titled debut (1990). Critical peak: Out of Range (1994), Not a Pretty Girl (1995), Dilate (1996), and Little Plastic Castle (1998). DiFranco's confessional, politically engaged songwriting and DIY business model made her a defining figure in 1990s alternative folk.
