Ani DiFranco Cancels Songwriting Retreat at Former Slave Plantation

The singer-songwriter faced a public outcry after she planned to host a four-day workshop at a Louisiana resort. This story first appeared on billboard.com Ani DiFranco has canceled an upcoming artist retreat that was scheduled to be held at a resort in Louisiana. The reason? The resort in question is a former slave plantation. DiFranco's "Righteous Retreat in the Big Easy," a four-day workshop for artists that focuses on songwriting and musicianship, was slated for a spot at the Nottoway Planta...