Songs that bring history to life | Rhiannon Giddens

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  • Rhiannon Giddens pours the emotional weight of American history into her music. Listen as she performs traditional folk ballads - including "Waterboy," "Up Above My Head," and "Lonesome Road" by Sister Rosetta Tharp - and one glorious original song, "Come Love Come," inspired by Civil War-era slave narratives.
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  • @user-wb4ed3nu1l
    @user-wb4ed3nu1l 6 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    I am blessed to be able to be apart of her music and be there to hear her voice

  • @diannevandivier4392
    @diannevandivier4392 3 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    How can ANYONE not be moved by her music, her voice, her musicianship, her talent?

    • @TheStonedstone
      @TheStonedstone 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Deaf ones and RAP lovers

    • @stevejames9167
      @stevejames9167 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And her beauty....

    • @juditbicskey
      @juditbicskey 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Mi az, hogy "senkit"?! Nagyon sokan szeretjük!! Csodálatos hangja van.🌹🌹🌹👍

    • @hobbitlady7568
      @hobbitlady7568 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

  • @digibeli
    @digibeli 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Rhiannon Giddens is Legendary. Mercy, what gifts. What command. What presence. Thank you, Ms. Giddens. Your historical work is a treasure chest.

  • @user-zl4mx4ec5f
    @user-zl4mx4ec5f 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    What a treasure never in my 77yrs have i witnessed versatility just pure godly energy.
    Amen. We are privileged to have her in our mist.

  • @joedurant9194
    @joedurant9194 6 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Rhiannon Giddens always gets into my mind, heart and soul. She is an American treasure.

  • @paulradcliffe842
    @paulradcliffe842 6 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    Rhiannon would get my vote as vocalist of the year in so many catagories: Gospel,Jazz,Blues,Folk,Ragtime.Her vocal range is so wide, and she sings with such power and passion.Truly amazing.

    • @billsgarage1964
      @billsgarage1964 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes "C" all of the above....👍👍

  • @howardlenow
    @howardlenow 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    She is a national treasure.

    • @junebrilly5302
      @junebrilly5302 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      She is a WORLD Treasue!! From Ireland!❤

  • @ChronicChristy
    @ChronicChristy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +258

    She makes an excellent point in that it is not enough to acknowledge slavery was terrible without humanizing the stories and the lives that were sold, beaten, raped & killed. It is easy to have an academic understanding of something without having an emotional understanding. We cannot prevent systemic injustices from reoccurring if do not recognize the individual tragedies!!!

    • @cef8156
      @cef8156 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Chronic Christy WTF....does slavery and its dehumanizing behavior have to do with this fine performance. You would probably bring up the middle passage during a discussion of leisure boating - jesus.

    • @jhessagarfin6866
      @jhessagarfin6866 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Charlie At 4:06 she discusses the topic of slavery.

    • @deadmoney5580
      @deadmoney5580 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Charlie, what sort of moron are you ? Did you watch the same video as us ?

    • @malinstella6965
      @malinstella6965 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      CEF - You stupid!

    • @Treatsandthreadscom
      @Treatsandthreadscom 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      FACTS

  • @thegoldenthread
    @thegoldenthread 6 ปีที่แล้ว +365

    Rhiannon Giddens is a goddess. We're lucky to inhabit the planet at the same time she's doing her thing.

  • @valclowes5901
    @valclowes5901 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    My mother used to sing Odetta's Water Boy medley. For herself. For her father. For my brother. For me. Thank you, RG for telling these parts of our history.

  • @phyllis3549
    @phyllis3549 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Heard Rihanna a few days ago. She performed with the Orlando Philharmonic. You couldn't hear a pin drop in the theater. What a voice! I will never forget her.

  • @paulgleitman7096
    @paulgleitman7096 4 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    Those who give her a “thumbs down “ are out and out fools.
    She’s magnificent.
    Multi- talented .

    • @WORKERS.DREADNOUGHT
      @WORKERS.DREADNOUGHT 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They are all of them KKK. Fact.
      They probably have their own klavern on TH-cam somewhere.

    • @RhiannonFan
      @RhiannonFan ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree with you, in that I also think Rhiannon is magnificent. But please don't brand anyone who does not agree with you and me, as a "fool".
      Wars have been fought, and people have lost their lives, to protect the freedom we have to disagree with each other

    • @patwelch8187
      @patwelch8187 ปีที่แล้ว

      screeching animal

    • @MamaGator
      @MamaGator 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@RhiannonFan& it’s my gd opinion anyone who could think negatively is a fcking fool
      See how that works?

  • @rhondadavis5387
    @rhondadavis5387 5 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    A true walking breathing piece of art and history. She is amazing.

  • @carlruf9037
    @carlruf9037 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    She is one beautiful and talented lady. I like the fact she reaches across all barriers to bring appreciation to Americana music, whether it be African, Soul, Original Country, Bluegrass, Gospel, or Historical Folk music (both the white and black cultures). She is a complete entertainer (vocally and instrumentally). Loved when she performed at the Grand Ole Opry.

  • @HobbitandTippi
    @HobbitandTippi 6 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    You can't listen to Rhiannon and her fellow band members without the music touching your soul. It is spiritual, it is educational, but mostly it really binds you to the experience being retold, and also what has carried into today.

  • @elvanmcm
    @elvanmcm 6 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    Rhiannon Giddens is a national treasure!

    • @tubemagpie
      @tubemagpie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Spipou My thought exactly.

  • @chinkeebiao3978
    @chinkeebiao3978 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Her storytelling by singing is enlightening! I wish history was taught like the way she does it.

  • @bozzskaggs112
    @bozzskaggs112 5 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    If jeff Beck bends notes, and he does, this beautiful lady bends genres from 200 years ago. She's a national treasure.

  • @barbarabranch
    @barbarabranch ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Yesterday saw her in video filmed in a parking lot with 3 string musicians somewhere in the US, this morning a video in a concert with a full classical orchestra somewhere in France and now this performance. The woman is absolutely AMAZING!!!! 😍😍

  • @Wendalore65
    @Wendalore65 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This month, May 2019, The New Yorker has an amazing LONG article about Rhiannon Giddens. Not just about her music, all KINDS of things about her life. You will love it, if you like her! The cover of the magazine has two beings walking their dogs. One of the beings is human and one, robot. One of the dogs is real and one is a robot.

    • @lindsaymeans
      @lindsaymeans 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      just finished reading the article and immediately had to come find youtube videos! she's incredible!

  • @RebeccaEdwardsJamesEdwards
    @RebeccaEdwardsJamesEdwards 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We need to consider ourselves lucky to be living in the same generation as Rhiannon Giddens . She brings History to Life. She's channeling a time that we should all take note & realize we all play a part. I love her, thank you Rhiannon Giddens .

  • @opusBillTheCat
    @opusBillTheCat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Every note that Rhiannon Giddens' magnificent voice wails hits me in my emotions. I feel the music, my soul weeps through the pain she portrays and its warmed by by her effervescence in songs of love and hope.

  • @Schmoopy100
    @Schmoopy100 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I want to know what 209 people didn't like about this performer?
    She's a real artist - moving and educating us at the same time!

    • @michellemuchilwa5284
      @michellemuchilwa5284 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I think they pressed the thumbs down button by accident. You can't not like this!

  • @cornshucker77
    @cornshucker77 6 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    What a fantastic voice. Her intensity and passion are amazing. Love her.

  • @jamesbadham228
    @jamesbadham228 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Tears in my eyes watching this.

  • @drwills220
    @drwills220 6 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Probably one of the strongest catalysts out there for storytelling the awesome legacy of American Folk music. Love you.

  • @timjones7547
    @timjones7547 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    One if great talents of the 21st century! Love Rhiannon's voice!

  • @gillygil8747
    @gillygil8747 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Every time I see this young lady I am more and more impressed. I just can't say that of most people. Oh my goodness! What a voice! I had to edit this response. This is ministry. God bless you and yours Rhiannon.

  • @myheadhurts1927
    @myheadhurts1927 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Rhiannon is totally fearless.....she can step up to a microphone and put her heart and soul into it.
    She is so gifted.
    Her career is just getting started.
    Bless your heart R.G.

  • @sandramorey2529
    @sandramorey2529 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It is so thrilling to watch the next generation of traditional singers take their place among the greats like Odetta. There are a bunch of them and Rhiannon is top of the line. I am so glad that she continues to sing the old songs as well as write new ones. I wish her much success and I know we will all learn about our American past from this music.

  • @samguy7654
    @samguy7654 7 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Her performance was legendary.

  • @ricardocolon4388
    @ricardocolon4388 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I love everything about this woman. The first song I ever heard of hears was the Gaelic song, and it was incredible.

  • @audioslavewithamastermind
    @audioslavewithamastermind 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Rhiannon Giddens and Sona Jobarteh are two of my favourite women in music right now. Amazing women!

    • @GuadalupePicasso
      @GuadalupePicasso 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sona needs to be more discovered here in the States, as well as Fatoumata Diawara, if never you’ve heard of her!

  • @Mick71x
    @Mick71x 6 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I really don't know how to praise this performance enough it's just unbelievable!!!!

  • @q36spacemodulator
    @q36spacemodulator 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The talent of this woman is amazing.

  • @jossjones5706
    @jossjones5706 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just fell upon this by accident, praise the lord for accidents!! Astonishing

  • @janicemccormick8834
    @janicemccormick8834 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love her voice; sister girl can sure belt out those numbers. 💯♥️✌️

  • @unclepacky3926
    @unclepacky3926 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    She's did her homework, what a talent.!!!!

  • @JohnBoulding
    @JohnBoulding 6 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    She's the total package..talent, good person, beautiful and dedicated to her craft. I had the pleasure to play with the chocolate drops years ago in a play Calle bluegrass to brown earth. I knew back then that she was going to be a big deal SS so. As she was exposed to the large listening public.

    • @rit.x
      @rit.x 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Omg. I want to sing with here ❤❤❤

  • @whalesong999
    @whalesong999 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    "Water boy; where are you hiddin'? If you donta come, qwine tella' yo mammy....!!" Wow, some spicin' she adds to this song. Learned it hin h.s., probably 1956 or so, felt like singing along with her but I know I couldn't be on the 'same page'. She's something else.

  • @joymcguire
    @joymcguire 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    THIS is what I love about Rhiannon!

  • @kabalankay
    @kabalankay 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow, wow, wow! Now THAT is performance! Full tilt singing and dancing and hopping and raising the crowd to join her, just beautiful!😍

  • @maywednesday
    @maywednesday 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    SHE IS THE LIGHT.

  • @cindycowan249
    @cindycowan249 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Adore this woman.....play her version of "wayfaring stranger" very often

  • @emariemcc
    @emariemcc 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I love music, all types. Why am I crying 😢 so over the beautiful sad and expressive delivery. Voice and soul of an angel.

  • @jimtyler-wall5087
    @jimtyler-wall5087 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What rock was I living under that I didn't know who she was until this year? Stunning, passionate voice, powerful presence...Wow!

  • @shawngabriel7397
    @shawngabriel7397 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is GREAT music. If it wasn't for the four sisters of common music we wouldn't have pop music. The four sisters are country, blues, jazz, and bluegrass. Jazz and bluegrass are twins.

  • @josephmachado1534
    @josephmachado1534 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    First there was Odetta and Sister Rosetta Tharp...now there's Rhianon Giddens. How fortunate we are to be able to appreciate them and try to learn and understand while they teach us through their music. Amen!

  • @paulpatriot1776
    @paulpatriot1776 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This beautiful, brilliant woman is becoming this white boys favorite music artist. What a HUGE talent God has gifted her with to tell these stories through such powerful music, and yes, I knew about Sister Rosetta, and I love her music. 👍👍☝️☝️

  • @Teajay21
    @Teajay21 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    She’s such a wonderful singer and songwriter- her passion for the people in the history she tells is so present in her performances. I recommend Julie and her Celtic “mouth music” performance too.

  • @kip4966
    @kip4966 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I'm a better person for having seen this, amazing Ted event

  • @sarah-dh2lm
    @sarah-dh2lm 6 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Lord have mercy, such beauty and talent. Love it!

  • @martyprice8371
    @martyprice8371 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What a singer!!! Thank you, Ms. Giddens!

  • @davala5218
    @davala5218 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Her voice gives me chills. Huge fan!

  • @agramochroi22
    @agramochroi22 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    So so so gloriously moving, how can there can be one dislike?

  • @nick.caffrey
    @nick.caffrey 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Great stage presence!

  • @lewismcfarland4481
    @lewismcfarland4481 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just discovered Ms. Giddens from Paul Krugmans' latest column (1/3/2024 NYT) there really are economists with a heart.

  • @jonathan.gasser
    @jonathan.gasser 7 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Man, this band and this music are authentic!

    • @toddkyler534
      @toddkyler534 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      can't believe hw authentic no music like this in the world anymore

    • @mons3020
      @mons3020 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yes there is, it's being sung by her, a real person! Not to mention, if you live in the big cities, you're not gonna hear it. Yet, here in Kentucky, I jam with some guys and gals with banjos and fiddles at least once a month.

    • @tuforu4
      @tuforu4 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      kinshasaorchestra..

    • @powbobs
      @powbobs 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Musical Stranger
      You can find all kinds of music in big cities.
      It’s small towns and rural areas where musical genres are limited
      Lots of bluegrass and old time music in Chicago.

    • @allanbriggs807
      @allanbriggs807 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      This was mostly the old "Chocolate Drops"

  • @joannasarcamedes8191
    @joannasarcamedes8191 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    more power to you rhianna giddons...just amazing.....so humble , intelligent and wise .....great and richly cultured music...

  • @ditta667
    @ditta667 7 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Her voice is amazing!

  • @betsyvoss49
    @betsyvoss49 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What a treasure she is!

  • @mikeyirish1967
    @mikeyirish1967 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    She is extraordinary.

  • @mairmorris4591
    @mairmorris4591 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Just 'discovered' Rhiannon. Wow!!! She's amazing.

  • @paulgleitman7096
    @paulgleitman7096 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    She’ represents the renaissance of folk music in the twenty- first century.

  • @thewilderfanclub7896
    @thewilderfanclub7896 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have found you . Now I want let you go . What a great singer and musician

  • @mazmo2005
    @mazmo2005 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Just one of many amazing performances by this Goddess. I'd give my right arm to see her live.

  • @zagros24
    @zagros24 7 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    whatta voice, whatta beauty

  • @TonyMacFarlane
    @TonyMacFarlane 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Ms. Giddon's genius lies in being able to tell a nation's history of truth in a song. No need to argue or cajole... just sing out!

  • @rickpresley63
    @rickpresley63 7 ปีที่แล้ว +162

    One of the most versatile performers I've had the pleasure to listen to. This video only scratches the surface. Check out her Celtic pieces.

    • @clairemorrisdobie9977
      @clairemorrisdobie9977 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I've loved her work for years. She only gets better. Such depth and warmth.

    • @tuforu4
      @tuforu4 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      i saw her with and irish tee shirt on one vidoe.she is genius.

    • @salyerbrandon
      @salyerbrandon 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      This woman represents all that’s wrong with modern society. How are the canned blonde haired/blue eyed/auto tune ‘artist’ near billionaire and this woman a relative unknown?

    • @nomoremaybes
      @nomoremaybes 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      she doesn't look very Celtic to me.

    • @mrmccranky
      @mrmccranky 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      nomoremaybes you don’t have to be 100% Celtic to love music

  • @clairemorrisdobie9977
    @clairemorrisdobie9977 6 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    What a voice! And the control. OMG! Amazing woman.

    • @alexandershugayev
      @alexandershugayev 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      the control is amazing and the use of microtuned notes (not only blue ones) is astonishing

  • @wolfgangyoung6309
    @wolfgangyoung6309 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    those pipes got me shook, truly inspiring.

  • @paulgleitman7096
    @paulgleitman7096 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    She’s so talented!!!!!

  • @paulahillick4246
    @paulahillick4246 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    you go girl!!! that's it!!!

  • @ausstraya9120
    @ausstraya9120 7 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    You beautiful girl, what a voice and what a soul

  • @scoberg
    @scoberg 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Amazing talent! And her voice-unbelievably wonderful.

  • @jeffmcmurray9856
    @jeffmcmurray9856 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I like how in old time music, artists will take verses from different songs and it works. Like in her first song, she uses “Nine Pound Hammer” and “Jack o Diamonds”

  • @debradias8288
    @debradias8288 7 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    So beautiful.

  • @JDibden
    @JDibden 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow I love watching this soulful singer. Mesmerising. Fab voice.

  • @leejosephcommon3246
    @leejosephcommon3246 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I see my thoughts recorded here already... Indeed a goddess bringing light to this world. Who's voice even today compels strangers to ask... Who's that singing?

  • @charlesmcnabb7974
    @charlesmcnabb7974 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    She is absolutely amazing. More, more, more please!!!

  • @cacciato69
    @cacciato69 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    now this is a voice to celebrate ... and I do!!!

  • @gourddrawing
    @gourddrawing 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow. Music from the heart. Love this.

  • @daviemcf
    @daviemcf 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Rhiannon is pure class!!

  • @bpbatlaw
    @bpbatlaw 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    She is awesome. "Up Above My Head, There's Music in the Air!"

  • @jdavidbardulia5778
    @jdavidbardulia5778 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    AUPA ATLETI !!! Rhiannon Giddens, es una fuerza de la naturaleza. Increible voz y belleza.
    Devoto de ella por siempre.

  • @LeeNottingham
    @LeeNottingham ปีที่แล้ว

    As a singer/songwriter.....when I die, I hope I am greeted in heaven by a woman like Rhiannon Giddens. She is the whole package.

  • @karla3033
    @karla3033 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I was a bit worried for my favorite folkmusicians where close to 80 or even past of that, now after i stumbled over Rhiannon I kind a calmed down. Fantastic voice but also great apperance! :)

  • @HDbiikerchick
    @HDbiikerchick 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What a performance! Great!

  • @yaakov2342
    @yaakov2342 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What an amazing artist. I love how she brings the history of the song forth. Such wonderful musicians.

  • @rainiedwards2342
    @rainiedwards2342 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just outstanding beautiful and truthful. Thanks for the upload.

  • @jennymay4720
    @jennymay4720 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wild and wonderfully talented soul.

  • @KalleKotelett
    @KalleKotelett 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Who's not feeling it is dead inside... What a voice

  • @josephn.c4075
    @josephn.c4075 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "Come Love Come" comes with love, and love remains within love.

  • @jan_kisan
    @jan_kisan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    outstanding. the second song brought me to tears, first time in i can't remember how long. so glad i've found this.

  • @jwebb1208
    @jwebb1208 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I LOVE. THIS WOMAN,,ABSOLUTELY REMARKABLE!

  • @steph29bzh12
    @steph29bzh12 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    La performance vocal sur la première chanson magnifique👍👍👍👍👍

  • @TheGrasspond
    @TheGrasspond 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A remarkable talent!!! Great band as well.

  • @davidstout6051
    @davidstout6051 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just came across this singer in another TH-cam video. She's an amazing talent. Wonder if she was named after the Fleetwood Mac song. I also love her interest in history. Talent and intelligence is a delightful combination.

  • @gillbawden
    @gillbawden 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    She is so lovely.

  • @markuslaugner4853
    @markuslaugner4853 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    She signs with her soul