Giddens, Rhiannon, 1977-

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June 20, 2022

43:30

Rhiannon Giddens sings slave narratives

Giddens' Freedom Highway is an exploration of African American experiences, accompanied by an instrument with its own uniquely African American story: the banjo. Originally broadcast May 11, 2017.

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May 11, 2017

42:40

Rhiannon Giddens Speaks For The Silenced

Rhiannon Giddens brings her banjo to the studio and sings some songs from her new solo album which includes original songs based on slave narratives.

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Rhiannon Giddens sings slave narratives

Rhiannon Giddens Speaks For The Silenced

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