{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66588f09a496ae0012140ac3/6823951375c05d72cf6babf6?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Tune-Yard's Merrill Garbus' Spark Is Ani DiFranco's Not A Pretty Girl","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/66588f09a496ae0012140ac3/1747162382033-4a9b4cc8-4d4c-47b3-ab75-646c800e8486.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>What album shaped Tune-Yards’ Merrill Garbus as both an artist and a person? Ani DiFranco’s <em>Not a Pretty Girl</em>.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of <em>The Spark Parade</em>, Merrill joins host Adam Unze to reflect on the raw, political, and poetic power of DiFranco’s groundbreaking 1995 album.</p><p><br></p><p>They explore how the record helped her find her voice, challenged traditional ideas of femininity and artistry, and set the tone for Tune-Yards’ fiercely original sound.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you're a longtime fan of Ani, Tune-Yards, or just looking for creative inspiration, you’ll find something to spark your imagination here.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Highlights include:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>The lasting influence of <em>Not a Pretty Girl</em></li><li>Ani DiFranco’s impact on feminist songwriting and DIY culture</li><li>How Merrill found artistic freedom in Ani’s boldness</li><li>The power of music to unlock identity and creative purpose</li></ul>","author_name":"Adam Unze - Music & Film Interviews"}