Grammy Winner Rhiannon Giddens on Her New Album “You’re the One” | Amanpour and Company

Published 2024-01-03
Rhiannon Giddens is currently carving out an impressive legacy as a singer, songwriter, banjo player and actress who keeps adding strings to her bow. "You’re the One" is the title of her latest Grammy-nominated release and her first full album of original songs. She received the Pulitzer Prize in Music for her opera "Omar." Giddens joins the show to discuss her unstoppable career.

Originally aired on January 3, 2023

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All Comments (21)
  • There’s hardly anything more beautiful to me than seeing wonderful humans doing what they love. Look at the way Riannon’s face lights up when she talks about her art! Vote blue. 🥰✌️💙
  • @asteinarts4316
    One of the most beautiful voices I've heard in a long time. Original yet rooted in history. Had no idea her opera background. ❤
  • @robbymyrick
    As a south Mississippi born musician raised in bluegrass gospel, country, and blues -- Rhiannon and her music hits all the soft spots in my psyche, and it's a beautiful experience! THANK YOU Rhiannon for your amazing work, art, and for your creative Self!
  • @jeanperry4550
    This is a very talented musician who has a classically trained musician who has branched out to many genres. Good for her!
  • @dreed1058
    I LOVE Rihanna - so happy for her😊❤. Haven't seen her live, but it's on my bucket list. ALSO, listening now to "You're the One"! Her historical references, musicality & originality are exceptional.🎉
  • @gregmock6808
    Rhiannon is a global treasure! Love that she is keeping roots music in the light
  • @dianakane9290
    I could listen to Rhiannon for days. She has so much passion for what she does. This is, by far, one of the best interviews I've seen with Ms. Giddens.
  • I've been a fan of Rihanna for the last several years. I love her voice, her music, and the fact that she delves headfirst into injustice.❤
  • @sanctuary70
    I've never seen /heard an ARTISTE like Rhiannon Giddens BURN the banjo . Her music is SO unforgettable. I remembered her name when i watched her give a soul-filled performance i think on SNL. I saw a woman at ONE with her instrument and those longer slender fingers dance all OVER that banjo and literally make LOVE to that instrument. I know that feeling of making love to my guitar, my lover. Strings are special and hard to manipulate, yet ever SO flexible and maliable to the human touch. However, Giddens is a master. THIS GIRL CAN GET DOWN! 💖🎶🌹
  • @luiselevy8070
    She's the one!! What a magnificent woman. I loved Omar, Rhiannon's work with Silk Road ensemble and the Railroad Project, and her singing Paul Siimon's revised wording of his American Tune at Newport Folk Festival 2022. (It's on youtube)
  • @rondapierce6215
    love Rhiannon's love for her artistry ....her music opened me up to the banjo in such a freeing way....throughly enjoy her latest album...
  • @tccragun
    Very Cool Woman ! Love that she uses her artistic energy and talents to raise awareness of injustices.
  • @Michael-rh7ie
    the legal system is FAR from perfect but just remember the prosecution rates in China are 99.97 % !