Rhiannon Giddens
Latest from Nonesuch Records
William Dart features some recent releases from Nonesuch Records, with new music by Lake Street Dive, Rhiannon Giddens, kd lang and Caroline Shaw. Audio
Folk history. Reclaiming our 'hidden' musical connections
Multi-instrumentalists, partners, collaborators and music historians Rhiannon Giddens and Francesco Turrisi join Kathryn Ryan to discuss the (sometimes fraught) musical connections between race… Audio
Rhiannon Giddens: there is no Other
Rhiannon Giddens is on her way to Wellington with partner Francesco Turrisi to perform at New Zealand Festival on 4th March. The singer, banjo player and violinist talks to Eva Radich about recording… Video, Audio
Songs that missed out
William Dart makes good for some of the tracks that he regrettably had to leave out of previous programmes this year. You'll hear a kooky Doris Day tribute, a Menotti opera aria; we'll take a visit to… Video, Audio
Songs of our Native Daughters
Rhiannon Giddens leads a group of four musicians on a new album from the Smithsonian Folkways label, putting the experiences of African-American women into historical and musical context. William Dart… Video, Audio
The Sampler 21 March 2017
In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger reviews a set of freedom songs from Rhiannon Giddens; a variety of pop The Shins call ‘heartworms’; and the soulful debut of British singer and songwriter… Audio
Freedom Highway by Rhiannon Giddens
Nick Bollinger reviews a set of freedom songs from Rhiannon Giddens. Audio
New Horizons: Nonesuch Records
William Dart pays tribute to Nonesuch Records, the source and inspiration for so many of his programmes over the years. He features many artists including Jan De Gaetani, Kronos Quartet, Ry Cooder… Audio
New Horizons: Bob Dylan covers
William Dart presents a programme revolving around how Bob Dylan has covered Frank Sinatra standards in his new album "Shadows In The Night" and how he himself has been covered by myriad other… Audio
Tomorrow is my Turn by Rhiannon Giddens
Nick Bollinger checks out the solo debut from Carolina Chocolate Drops singer Rhiannon Giddens. Audio