This 2017 release from Rhiannon Giddens features a collection of powerful songs addressing social and political issues, blending folk, blues, and gospel influences.
- The album was recorded at Soundtrack studios in New York City with producer Dirk Powell.
- "Freedom Highway" was released on February 24, 2017, by Nonesuch Records.
- The album's title track is a cover of a 1965 song written by Pops Staples and recorded by The Staple Singers.
Rhiannon Giddens is a Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Greensboro, North Carolina, known for her work in folk, country, and blues, often exploring themes of race and history in America. In 2017, with the release of "Freedom Highway," she was solidifying her individual career following her work with the Carolina Chocolate Drops and her critically acclaimed debut solo album, "Tomorrow Is My Turn."
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