Rhiannon Giddens

Rhiannon Giddens performs in Washington, D.C., at The Anthem, bringing a folk-based body of work that also draws on blues and country. The concert is a chance to hear the music live in the nation's capital.

Rhiannon Giddens is an American musician, actress and author who works in eclectic folk music. Born in 1977 in Greensboro, Giddens has been active since 2005, blending old-time music, puirt à beul and folk. The music sits across blues, country and folk, with Giddens's voice and instrumental work at its center.

Giddens is a founding member of the Carolina Chocolate Drops, the old-time string band in which Giddens served as lead singer, playing fiddle and banjo. That background in old-time string music remains a clear reference point for the solo work and for the wider folk tradition the artist draws on.

The Anthem hosts concerts and shows in Washington, D.C. This concert suits listeners drawn to old-time string music, blues and folk, and to artists who connect traditional forms with contemporary songwriting.