Rhiannon Giddens

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How Rhiannon Giddens Reconstructs Black Pain With The Banjo

5:11pm April 22, 2018

The renowned folk songwriter stops by NPR's Washington D.C. headquarters to play two songs from her latest album and discuss the historical African-American roots of her music and of her instrument.

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Steve Martin Joins Lineup For 2018 Merlefest

3:54pm February 12, 2018

by Paul Garber

Comedian and musician Steve Martin will be performing in Wilkesboro in April with the Steep Canyon Rangers, joining the lineup of performers for this year's Merlefest music festival.

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Rhiannon Giddens Receives MacArthur 'Genius' Grant

1:37pm October 11, 2017

by Bethany Chafin

Renowned musician and Greensboro native Rhiannon Giddens is among the newest MacArthur "genius" grant recipients.

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Across the Blue Ridge #85- Summer Listening, New Recordings, Classic & Unusual Songs

3:17pm August 11, 2017

by Paul Brown

This week we have another great summer listening session featuring roots music artists from across the mountain south and beyond. From West Virginia, Ben Townsend and friends bring us a coupl

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