The New Yorker Radio Hour

Rhiannon Giddens, Americana’s Queen, on Cultivating the Black Roots of Country Music

Apr 2, 2024
Rhiannon Giddens, a versatile musician known for reviving Black Southern string bands with Carolina Chocolate Drops, discusses the Black roots of country music and her unbounded view of Black music. She shares insights on her diverse musical journey and collaboration with Beyoncé, while exploring the challenges of reaching Black audiences and bridging generational gaps through music.
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