

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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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Exploring the Roots and Journey of the Banjo
03:11 • 5min
Exploring the Healing Music and Dance Rituals of Pizzica
07:58 • 6min
Navigating Audience Demographics and Cultural Perceptions in Music
13:43 • 2min
Exploring Diverse Audiences and Bridging Generational Gaps Through Music
15:47 • 3min