She started her own record label, Righteous Babe Records at the age of 19. She has released a total of 19 albums to date. She did it all on her own, avoiding the politics and bureaucracy of the music biz while ensuring full control over the content and direction of her music.
Ani doesn't conform to the music genre of the day, nor does she sing about the same things that your average "rock star" or "pop diva" does. She strongly believes in closely interacting with her audience, and has built her career on that connection. She is also an activist who ardently discusses many social issues, including abortion, the justice system, and the music biz. Not only is the song content impressive, but the poetry and striking honesty of Ani DiFranco's lyrics is so inspiring and clever that it can be enjoyed even without the music itself.