Rhiannon Giddens, mining the origins of American music

Susan Saccoccia

September 13, 2023

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Rhiannon Giddens often describes herself as a “mission-driven artist.” Her infectious, deeply researched musical explorations elevate overlooked or erased voices in American musical traditions, and advance a fuller, richer story of the country and its people.

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