Venue: The Rialto Theatre
Start Time: 8:00pm
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Doors: 7:00 PM

Show: 8:00 PM

Join us for an unforgettable experience with MacArthur Fellow and two-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer and instrumentalist Rhiannon Giddens. Don’t miss a transformative journey at the Rialto Theatre as she crafts an extraordinary narrative, spotlighting marginalized voices and pushing artistic boundaries.

Rhiannon Giddens has forged a remarkable and multifaceted career in folk music, marked by her two-time GRAMMY Award-winning talent as a singer and instrumentalist. Recognized as a MacArthur “Genius” grant recipient, she is not only a composer of opera, ballet, and film but also a dedicated advocate for acknowledging the overlooked contributions to American musical history. Giddens’s mission involves fostering a more accurate understanding of the country’s musical origins, spotlighting marginalized voices, and pushing artistic boundaries.

Beyond her musical endeavors, Giddens has extended her creativity into various mediums, from writing opera and children’s books to contributing to video game soundtracks. Her influential presence has garnered attention, earning a place on NPR’s list of the 25 Most Influential Women Musicians of the 21st Century and acknowledgment as “one of the most important musical minds currently walking the planet” by American Songwriter.

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