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About Rhiannon Giddens
American musician, actress, and author
Rhiannon Giddens is an American musician, actress, and author known for her eclectic folk music. She first came to wide notice as a founding member of Carolina Chocolate Drops, where she sang lead and played fiddle and banjo. Her work blends traditional American sounds with a broad, searching approach to folk music. Through Carolina Chocolate Drops and her later work as a solo artist, she has been recognized for performance rooted in old forms, with words and music that often reflect history, identity, and memory.
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