Rhiannon Giddens discusses her mission to reclaim the true history of the banjo.

Rhiannon Giddens Firing Line

Premiered June 10, 2022
Rhiannon Giddens

Grammy Award-winning musician Rhiannon Giddens discusses what her journey from opera to Black string band music taught her about her own identity, her mission to reclaim the true history of the banjo, and how her “American music” transcends genres.

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