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Re: Selling millions



I keep hearing that Ani DiFranco does all her records totally
on her own and always has, with great success. If this is true,
how does she do it? (I think she also plays with a band/bands?)

 :} Lkg

"Anthony J. Rzepela" wrote:

> [...]Looking at the most probable scenario of the coming year
> (LA Reid takes over from Clive, Patti's contract is finished,
> Arista declines to renew, deciding to specialize in R&B and
> make itself even more of a powerhouse in that lucrative genre),
> what options are open to someone in her shoes? She seems to
> have a loyal following not unlike Todd's in size. His
> "technology" would fit her needs pretty well (except that.
> AFAIK, Todd's music is a one-man product, and he doesn't
> have to ante up for musicians or studio time).[...]