Ani DiFranco says daughter Petah is 'such an antidote to the nightly news'

Singer, songwriter, poet and political activist Ani DiFranco says that daughter Petah, 1, is not only responsible for her taking some much-deserved time off in 2007, but also for her new approach to and outlook on life.  She says she’s now writing songs based on her "personal joy" and "transformation" — two things that no doubt have much to do with Petah.

The baby and my pregnancy brought me to places that I never knew existed. I’ve been experiencing such great but simple joy. She is just mesmerized by something that sparkles. The baby has been such an antidote to the nightly news.

Although both she and the world have "gone through some changes," Ani, 37, says she’s still quite focused on certain issues, like finding an alternative to fossil fuels. 

We can’t keep living like this.  It’s not just because I have a baby. She’s part of it, but it’s important to do the right thing.

Petah is Ani’s first child with music producer Mike Napolitano. 

Source:   PhillyBurbs.com

Comments

ani’s so cool. how do you pronounce “petah”?

- kemp on January 25th, 2008

i went to see ani perform at lupo’s in providence on tuesday night. it was my sixth show, but this one was a little different, because one of the best parts was that about 1/2 way through someone (who i’m guessing was her partner mike) walked into the wings of the stage holding baby petah and they danced and swayed and watched the rest of ani’s show. after the encore ani immediately took petah from mike and kissed her and then carried her up the stairs into the green room. it was so nice to see ani so happy. she talked in between songs about how she is trying to write more happy songs and that she is just so happy and in love that it scares her. anyways just thought i’d share.

- Chloe on January 25th, 2008