Ani Difranco

"Dilate" and "Out of Range". Earlier stuff. The first more personal, the latter more political. Pretty excellent. Check out "Untouchable Face"

..."the family tree.." does she have a sister? thanks, I'll check Sickafoose out...BTW, did some Google homework...looks like she has about a dozen albums...very prolific and diverse..this should be fun.

I'll check Sickafoose out...

It might take a few listens, as it's deceptively simple, IMO. Should sound great on your system, as the production has that energized, live feel to it.

I like her voice and her music for the most part. Several of her albums sound fantastic.. It's the politcal babble I could do without..

KiD

I saw her at the New Orleans Jazzfest a few weeks ago. A great live act...terrific energy. She's almost more poet than songwriter and really lays herself bare in her lyrics. Very powerful and moving to hear live. Her band, including Mr. Sickafoose (what kind of name is that?), was killer.