Rhiannon Giddens

Rhiannon Giddens, a singer with an impressive voice and an equally impressive resume. What about her collaboration with Beyoncé and a string of prestigious awards, including a Pulitzer Prize, a Grammy, and support from the renowned MacArthur Foundation? Exaggerated? Not at all. Once you've heard Giddens' voice, you'll never forget it. And the thoroughness and depth with which she delves into all kinds of folk music is of a rare caliber. Take, for example, the album for which she won the Grammy, They're Calling Me Home. A fantastic record that she recorded together with multi-instrumentalist Francesco Turrisi, with whom she will also be coming to Music Meeting. Heartfelt renditions of gospel, folk songs, blues, and much more. Giddens and Turrisi touch the core of these songs, their spirituality, their roots, the conviction and protest associated with them. Make sure you experience this sensation.

Photo credits: LouisianaPortraits KarenCox

Part of the evening program "Back to the Future!"
Rhiannon Giddens || Diyet & the Love Soldiers || Puuluup