And she won't come down
December 16, 2018 7:20 AM   Subscribe

Rhiannon Giddens has a stunning new song called Mama's Cryin' Long. It's based on a heartbreaking old slave narrative, and the link will take you to Smithsonian Folkways' eight-minute film of the recording session (SLYT). The album is out next February.
posted by Paul Slade (4 comments total) 33 users marked this as a favorite
 
Giddens is a generational talent; it's not like we did anything to deserve her, but there she is.
posted by jamjam at 9:44 AM on December 16, 2018 [9 favorites]


NATIONAL TREASURE Rhiannon Giddens. She needs a Kennedy Center award.
posted by mikelieman at 10:58 AM on December 16, 2018 [5 favorites]


This is great. Thanks for posting it.

Blazingly obvious PSA: If you ever get a chance to see Rhiannon Giddens live, don't hesitate.

Looking forward to this new album!
posted by mandolin conspiracy at 1:01 PM on December 16, 2018


Thank you for posting this. Rhiannon Giddens really is a national treasure.
posted by maurice at 9:38 AM on December 17, 2018


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