One of the most important musical minds currently walking the planet.
American Songwriter
Rhiannon Giddens is a two-time Grammy Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning singer, composer and instrumentalist whose work spans various genres including folk, blues, and country. She has also composed for ballet, film, and opera, making her one of the most prolific and varied artists of this generation.
Giddens was born in North Carolina and discovered her passion for music at a young age. She gained recognition as a founding member of the Grammy award-winning group Carolina Chocolate Drops, which revitalized the African-American string band tradition. She has continued this exploration of America’s musical historical roots in her solo work, uplifting the voices of those erased and overlooked. Her music not only entertains but also addresses important social justice issues, for which she was recognized with a MacArthur Genius Grant.
Giddens last performed in Vancouver in 2017. Don’t miss this opportunity to embark on a transformative journey through her music.
Opener: Charly Lowry
Charly Lowry, a musical powerhouse from Pembroke, NC, is proud to be an Indigenous woman belonging to the Lumbee/Tuscarora Tribes. She is passionate about raising awareness around issues that plague underdeveloped and under-served communities.
Among her community, Native women are traditionally barred from the hand-drum. Lowry defies that norm, following in the footsteps of her mentor, an artist and heir to the Tuscarora Indian Nation, PURA FÉ; choosing to battle with her songs, hand drum, and guitar to deliver songs that not only tell the plight of her people but all humankind that face oppression.
She serves as a voice for her ancestors, as well as the youth of today, and remains committed to music that honors roots but lives vibrantly in the here and now.
