Soul to Soul : Ani Difranco and Lenine

Photos Susan Alzner 

As people, we’re always on the lookout for someone with whom we connect on multiple levels—  intellectual, spiritual, physical, etc.—the proverbial soul mate. For those of us who play music, that potential is twofold: For musicians, there exists the potential to find a second soul-linking connection—the chance to communicate almost telepathically with another player, or even more than one. Brazilian pop star Lenine and indie icon Ani DiFranco have formed such a bond—one made extra special due to the fact that they’ve done so despite a Lenine and DiFranco share a language barrier (Lenine speaks Portuguese, Ani English). Since sharing the stage in Italy a few years ago, Lenine and  DiFranco have found each other to be a kindred spirit.