Rhiannon Giddens is a North Carolina-born multi-instrumentalist and singer whose work excavates the African American roots of American folk, blues, and old-time string band music with stunning vocal power and scholarly depth. Her solo debut Tomorrow Is My Turn announced her singular artistry, while Freedom Highway deepened her exploration of the Civil Rights era through original and traditional songs. A MacArthur Fellow, co-founder of the Carolina Chocolate Drops, and collaborator across opera, classical, and roots music, Giddens stands as one of the most vital and wide-ranging voices in American music today. Her 2026 album Hope Is The Thing With Feathers is available for pre-order now.
