Rhiannon Giddens

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.

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 folk musician, shares her love for North Carolina's musical heritage, alongside her collaborator Justin Robinson, a Grammy-winning vocalist. They dive into the banjo's powerful cultural symbolism and discuss the Black Banjo Gathering's significance in honoring African roots. Giddens reflects on motherhood's complexities, challenging traditional definitions of a 'good mother,' while both artists emphasize the role of music in building community and fostering authentic connections in a diverse world.

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.

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.

Rhiannon Giddens is a brilliant fiddle and banjo player who’s one of the few musicians alive today trained in the centuries-old black string band tradition. Giddens is a North Carolina native but now lives in Ireland, not far from her partner Francesco Turrisi. During lockdown, the duo recorded their latest album, They’re Calling Me Home. On today’s episode, Bruce Headlam talks to Giddens about her decision to write from a cultural point of view rather than her own. Giddens also talks about how she has been able to maintain a living connection to the near-extinct black square dance players. And we’ll hear her play a banjo style that originated in West Africa.Subscribe to Broken Record’s YouTube channel to hear all of our interviews:  https://www.youtube.com/brokenrecordpodcast and follow us on Twitter @BrokenRecordYou can also check out past episodes here: https://brokenrecordpodcast.comCheck out a playlist of our favorite Rhiannon Giddens songs HERE. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.