Rhiannon Giddens presents American Tunes: Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing
A genre-spanning concert blending American roots, folk, and stringband sounds with historically grounded storytelling and repertoire inspired by "Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing." Expect powerful vocals, acoustic instrumentation, and themes of cultural memory and liberation.
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