Rhiannon Giddens Pays Tribute to Old-Time Fiddler Joe Thompson

Earlier this year, Grammy-winning singer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist Rhiannon Giddens visited the Museum to discuss her musical career, which often explores the contributions Black musicians have made to country music and other American roots-music traditions. In this clip, Giddens recalls learning traditional tunes from Black old-time fiddler and fellow North Carolinian Joe Thompson. Giddens performs “Georgia Buck,” a song she picked up from Thompson.
This program was presented in support of the Museum exhibition "American Currents: State of the Music," which explores musical developments, artist achievements, and notable events of the previous year.
Watch the full recording here: watch.countrym...

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Wonderful!

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Beautiful. She is so gifted and amazing - I’ve learned so much about the history of the banjo via Rhiannon Giddens and Our Native Daughters.

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