Hmm... Rhiannon Giddens

Rhiannon Giddens is currently anchoring the most credible corners of public radio, most recently surfacing on NPR’s Tiny Desk Radio alongside the Goat Rodeo ensemble. While she is often categorized under the broad umbrella of folk, Giddens operates more as a musical historian, reclaiming the Black roots of the banjo and the string band tradition. Her recent uptick in tastemaker visibility suggests a growing appetite for her specific brand of academic rigor. Watch how she bridges the gap between archival preservation and contemporary songwriting in her upcoming solo performances.