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Tune-Yard's Merrill Garbus' Spark Is Ani DiFranco's Not A Pretty Girl

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What album shaped Tune-Yards’ Merrill Garbus as both an artist and a person? Ani DiFranco’s Not a Pretty Girl.


In this episode of The Spark Parade, Merrill joins host Adam Unze to reflect on the raw, political, and poetic power of DiFranco’s groundbreaking 1995 album.


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.


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.


Highlights include:

  • The lasting influence of Not a Pretty Girl
  • Ani DiFranco’s impact on feminist songwriting and DIY culture
  • How Merrill found artistic freedom in Ani’s boldness
  • The power of music to unlock identity and creative purpose

The Spark Parade is a podcast that dives deep into the films and albums that have inspired today’s creative icons. Hosted by Adam Unze, each episode features a unique conversation with an artist about their chosen film or album, and how it sparked their artistic journey.


Follow us on social media:

Instagram/Bluesky/TikTok: @sparkparade


Subscribe, rate, and leave a review wherever you listen!


For more info, visit: www.thesparkparade.com


Copyright © 2025 The Spark Parade. All rights reserved.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Manage episode 482659875 series 2772421
Content provided by Adam Unze, Adam Unze - Music, and Film Interviews. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Adam Unze, Adam Unze - Music, and Film Interviews or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.

What album shaped Tune-Yards’ Merrill Garbus as both an artist and a person? Ani DiFranco’s Not a Pretty Girl.


In this episode of The Spark Parade, Merrill joins host Adam Unze to reflect on the raw, political, and poetic power of DiFranco’s groundbreaking 1995 album.


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.


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.


Highlights include:

  • The lasting influence of Not a Pretty Girl
  • Ani DiFranco’s impact on feminist songwriting and DIY culture
  • How Merrill found artistic freedom in Ani’s boldness
  • The power of music to unlock identity and creative purpose

The Spark Parade is a podcast that dives deep into the films and albums that have inspired today’s creative icons. Hosted by Adam Unze, each episode features a unique conversation with an artist about their chosen film or album, and how it sparked their artistic journey.


Follow us on social media:

Instagram/Bluesky/TikTok: @sparkparade


Subscribe, rate, and leave a review wherever you listen!


For more info, visit: www.thesparkparade.com


Copyright © 2025 The Spark Parade. All rights reserved.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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