Rhiannon Giddens is an acclaimed American musician, composer, and author known for her profound exploration of folk and roots music. A founding member of the Grammy-winning Carolina Chocolate Drops, she has built a distinguished solo career that bridges historical research with contemporary performance. Her work often focuses on reclaiming the overlooked histories of Black and Indigenous musicians. In 2023, she was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Music for her opera Omar, co-written with Michael Abels. Beyond her solo work, she serves as the artistic director of Silkroad, the global musical collective founded by Yo-Yo Ma. Recently, she gained wider mainstream recognition for her banjo performance on Beyoncé's 'Texas Hold 'Em'.

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