Assembly Required with Stacey Abrams Stacey’s Post-Election Message and The Power of Music
Nov 7, 2024
In this engaging discussion, Rhiannon Giddens, a Grammy and Pulitzer-winning musician, explores the powerful bond between music and social change. She tackles the industry's tendency to categorize genres, revealing the rich, multicultural history of the banjo. Giddens highlights the role of music as both a tool for protest and a means of storytelling. She reflects on personal experiences within the industry, and emphasizes the importance of women of color in influencing cultural narratives. Get ready to be inspired by the transformative power of art!
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Post-Election Reflection
- Stacey Abrams reflects on the 2020 election results and the importance of civic engagement.
- She discusses the need to move beyond resistance and into insistence, demanding better from leaders and ourselves.
Music and Politics
- Music is inherently political, reflecting and shaping societal views.
- The music industry, like society, has limitations and biases that affect inclusion and representation.
From Opera to Folk
- Rhiannon Giddens transitioned from opera to folk music, finding the latter's independence more fulfilling.
- She discusses the challenges of navigating a career in music, where artists often have to be entrepreneurs.