My Music with Rhiannon Giddens — Season 1
Changing the face of American music.
About this season
Season One features women of color who, like Rhiannon herself, are dynamic and accomplished musicians and songwriters. They have forged unconventional paths to find their voices, pushing through establishment barriers to leverage the power of new media platforms and reach new audiences in the U.S. and around the world.
Episodes (7)
1. Old Friends
Aired 3 May 2023
Rhiannon Giddens shares a musical visit with three lifelong friends: Justin Robinson, a co-founder of the ground-breaking black string band, Carolina Chocolate Drops; her sister, singer Lalenja Harrington; and singer-songwriter Laurelyn Dossett.
2. Allison Russell
Aired 10 May 2023
Host Rhiannon Giddens shares a musical visit with longtime friend Allison Russell, the Canadian singer-songwriter and activist whose album Outside Child has received three Grammy nominations and many international accolades.
3. Rissi Palmer
Aired 17 May 2023
Host Rhiannon Giddens visits with Rissi Palmer, a passionate voice for country music artists of color and those who have been marginalized by the mainstream music establishment. Rissi performs her first hit song, “Country Girl,” and 2019’s “Seeds.”
4. Charly Lowry
Aired 24 May 2023
Charly Lowry is an indigenous singer and songwriter of Lumbee/Tuscarora descent whose native American roots and experiences inform her music. Host Rhiannon Giddens visits Charly’s tribal homeland of Robeson County, NC for songs and conversation.
5. Adia Victoria
Aired 31 May 2023
Indie artist Adia Victoria grew up not far from Nina Simone’s childhood home in Tryon, NC. Host Rhiannon Giddens meets her there to share music and hear stories about her strict religious upbringing and her self-discovery through the blues.
6. Joy Clark
Aired 7 June 2023
New Orleans native Joy Clark is a lyrical guitarist and rising singer/songwriter on the Americana music scene. She and host Rhiannon Giddens share music and talk about her religious upbringing and her lifelong love affair with the guitar.
7. Francesco Turrisi
Aired 14 June 2023
Host Rhiannon sits down with her partner and collaborator, Italian multi-instrumentalist Francesco Turrisi, for a look back at their meeting, the discovery of their musical affinities, and their shared vision of musical heritage that crosses borders.