Rhiannon Giddens traces the banjo from her ancestors to Beyoncé
A self-described "folkie to the bone," Giddens talks with Terry Gross about channeling her ancestors through her instrument, playing on Beyoncé’s country single “Texas Hold ‘Em,” and a connection between Irish folk music and Dolly Parton. Giddens also sings and plays banjo and fiddle throughout the interview. Her latest album, Hope Is the Thing with Feathers , takes its name from an Emily Dickinson poem. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponso
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Rhiannon Giddens traces the banjo from her ancestors to Beyoncé
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