Rhiannon Giddens, a musical powerhouse, discusses her Grammy-nominated song 'You Louisiana Man' from the album 'You're The One'. Explore her career from Carolina Chocolate Drops to Silk Road Ensemble. Delve into her emotional songwriting process and musical evolution.

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!

The guests in this podcast include Jon Batiste, Hozier, Rhiannon Giddens, Cautious Clay, and Genesis Owusu. They discuss new releases like 'World Music Radio' by Jon Batiste and 'Unreal Unearth' by Hozier. The podcast explores the journey and collaborations of John Batiste, the qualities of Hozier's music, and the incorporation of air candy sounds in Genesis Owusu's album 'Struggler'. They also talk about Rhiannon Giddens' fun and humorous new album and an artist who explores their lineages to shape their musical identity.

All Songs Considered's Bob Boilen shares his favorite new tracks of the week, including a new one from PJ Harvey ahead of her first studio album in seven years, a Neil Young cover by Rufus Wainwright and more.Featured Artists And Songs:1. Rhiannon Giddens: "You're the One," from You're the One2. Rufus Wainwright: "Harvest," from Folkocracy3. Hand Habits: "Private Life," from Sugar the Bruise4. PJ Harvey: "A Child's Question, August," from I Inside the Old Year Dying5. Wila Frank: "Tonight," from Black Cloud6. Strange Ranger: "She's On Fire," from Pure MusicLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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.

Rhiannon Giddens, a Grammy and Pulitzer Prize-winning singer and banjo player, shares her journey in reclaiming the banjo's Black heritage. The conversation dives into the rich cultural significance of the banjo in Black music and the personal narratives of those learning the instrument. Giddens emphasizes the importance of community and cultural stewardship among Black banjo players. They discuss the instrument's historical roots, the emotional ties to African American experiences, and the need to navigate identity within a predominantly white music scene.

Fiddle and banjo player Rhiannon Giddens discusses Black string band tradition roots in country music. The Carolina Chocolate Drops showcase old-time music. They explore stereotypes and societal expectations. Joe Thompson's unique fiddle style and the evolution of 'Hit'Em Up Style' are discussed. The podcast also covers the color shift in moth populations and Steve Martin's career pivot.

Rhiannon Giddens discusses Beyonce's country album, genre diversity, and gatekeeping in music. She reflects on her career as a black banjo player in Americana. Collaborating with Beyonce, she hits number one on the country chart.

Jelly Roll discusses his Grammy-nominated album 'Whitsitt Chapel' while Rhiannon Giddens talks about the importance of the banjo in her music. Trevor Noah chats with Michelle Obama about innocent debates and Mariah Carey opens up about infusing Hip Hop and R&B elements into Pop music.

Michael Kosta hosts The Daily Show, featuring interviews with Ian Bremmer on global political risk, Emily Oster on using data in parenting, Rhiannon Giddens on showcasing different perspectives, and Jordan Jonas on the connection between hunting and conservation. Kosta also discusses America's plastic water bottle problem.