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My Music with Rhiannon Giddens
Episode 1
Season 2
Episode 1
Host Rhiannon Giddens performs and talks with pipa master Wu Man, a 2023 NEA National Heritage Fellow who has been part of Silkroad Ensemble since its founding in 2000 by cellist Yo-Yo Ma. They talk about the origins of the pipa and discuss Silkroad’s multi-year “American Railroad” project.
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Native American vocalist and lap steel guitarist Pura Fé is Rhiannon’s guest artist.
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Rhiannon and Japanese percussionist Haruka Fujii perform and chat.
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Rhiannon Giddens and tabla master Sandeep Das share a visit in L.A.’s Union Station.
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Violinist Mazz Swift shares songs and anecdotes with host Rhiannon Giddens.
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Celtic harpist Maeve Gilchrist performs and visits with host Rhiannon Giddens.
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Rhiannon performs and talks with her partner and musical collaborator, Francesco Turrisi.
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Lyrical guitarist Joy Clark shares her upbeat vision with host Rhiannon Giddens.
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Rhiannon Giddens visits Nina Simone’s childhood home to with indie artist Adia Victoria.
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Rhiannon Giddens visits the hometown of indigenous singer/songwriter Charly Lowry.
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Country music artist Rissi Palmer shares songs and stories with host Rhiannon Giddens.
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Rising star and activist Allison Russell performs and visits with host Rhiannon Giddens.
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Rhiannon sings and chats with three friends who have been lifelong musical influences.