It's a Girl!
Righteous Babe Records just got a whole new meaning -- local independent rock queen Ani DiFranco has given birth to a daughter, Petah Lucia, weighing in at 7 pound, 8 ounces, early Saturday morning, January 20th. happily, Ani and her boyfriend, music engineer and producer Mike Napolitano, chose to have the baby here at home. The newly-minted family is well and happy.
Welcome home, Petah! We're so glad you joined us! And a very special Buffalo Rising "Congrats!" to the very happy parents.
What Others Have To Say
What Do You Think?
Related Articles
-
Madeline Kicks Off TOY's 2008-2009 Season
To start off their 2008-2009 season, the Theatre of Youth is opening with a play that will captivate the children in the audience as their eyes follow the adventures of the well-known heroine Madeline in “Madeline’s Christmas.” With just a handful of performances before Christmas, be sure to get your tickets early so you don’t miss out on this holiday treat.
Opening night for the play is Friday, December 12th at 7 PM. There will also be performances on December 13th at 2 … - Today, 12:00am
- Continue Reading
- Join the conversation
-
Luraschi Takes A Look Into Her Self
Amy Meza Luraschi is a Buffalo native who was not only born and raised here, but also educated here. She received her BFA from the University at Buffalo, she then left the city to go to Colombia College in Chicago to earn her MAT, but she has already returned to pursue her MFA in the Visual Studies Department at the University at Buffalo. She lives right in the city and as she works for her MFA, she works as a Lead Teaching Artist for CEPA Gallery’s Education Programs. Big Orbit … - Today, 12:00am
- Continue Reading
- Join the conversation
-
Q&A with Dave Ruch
With a new album hot off the press, this Buffalo folkie chats with Buffalo Rising about the traditional music of New York State, song collecting, and how quitting his day job was among the best things he’s ever done.
AZ: How did folk music, especially historic folk music, become the focus of your career?
DR: Gosh, good question. I wonder that myself sometimes. As I look back, it’s been a long, gradual, even logical progression to this point, but one that I could never hav … - Yesterday, 9:29am
- Continue Reading
- Join the conversation
-
Ani DiFranco on WNED
By: Brandon Schlia
Perhaps you're familiar with public broadcasting and its noble intentions for communal enrichment through music. Or perhaps you just thought about Wayne's World and instead wondered why he wore such a devastatingly tight t-shirt. But if you look you'll see the wealth of opportunity provided for by a national airwave designated specifically for our local ambitions. Buffalo's favorite daughter, Ani DiFranco, is a prime example of broadcast worthy television with … - Dec 1st, 9:54am
- Continue Reading
- 5 Comments
Comment Options
Regina Urbis
Do I see a line of Righteous Baby children's recordings and apparel in the future? Just being silly. Warmest wishes to the new family!
Report this
BuffaloBloviator.wnymedia.net
How about a righteous wedding?
Report this
PAL
Way to go Ani!
Report this
Lorne
Mazel Tov! May Petah Lucia grow up to be as talented, community oriented and socially committed as her parents. Best wishes!
Report this
BCB
CONGRATULATIONS! Thanks for all you do for Buffalo!
Report this
Sharon
May Petah add a wonderful dimension to you your life. Enjoy this time and your precious gift. My daughter Edie Skye was born the same day- just one year ago. I will always remember Petah's birthday! Your music has inspired me over the years and I wish you and your new family lots of happiness!
Report this