Rhiannon Giddens Keynote Address | 2020 Folk Alliance International Conference

Rhiannon Giddens gave a riveting keynote address at the 2020 Folk Alliance International Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. Introduction by FAI's Executive Director, Aengus Finnan.
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[@michaelmolarsky8524]

Thank you guys for having the insight and courage to choose Ms. Giddens as the keynote.
There’s no one more capable of, or possesses the tenacity to, speak truth in a way that we
Can hear it. These days are our reckoning. Let’s stand at the gates SINGING!

[@bellezavudd]

Rhiannon needs to be cloned a 1000 times. 😙

[@taiandmichael]

we , as artists, as folks, we must go on singing, singing the truth, singing the songs of living, let it be the last sound we hear, thank you, Rhiannon, your message is embraced and practiced by me..

[@dougsneider722]

Thank you so much. Rhiannon is not just a great talent but also an inspirational educator.

[@oakfeathers]

This brought me to tears. Both of joy and hope, as does your music. Continue doing what you do. Us oldsters appreciate that the things we fought for will continue to be voiced. Thank you.

[@maureenhyland4109]

Truth 🙏

[@powee2003]

This is amazing - her words, and her weaving the words with the music. I am fed by this tonight, and will carry it with me. Thank you Rhiannon, and Folk Alliance.

[@idaleung8003]

Love how she gives her speech rhythmically, musically, and in the voice of a preacher. And, of course, the very important actual message(s).

[@cliffsandifer3877]

She s ex traordinary , if she played didgeridoo id give her flowers

[@teardropcamper]

Much gratitude for this and all the rest.

[@jimmyhawk3270]

"Oh Death"

[@sfdungeon]

Primo !!