Rhiannon Giddens’s 2019 release "There Is No Other" is a powerful statement that fuses folk, country, and blues with unflinching lyrical content. The album features Giddens on banjo, fiddle, and viola, alongside an ensemble of acclaimed musicians.
- The album was recorded in a single week in Charleston, South Carolina, and Shannon, Ireland.
- "There Is No Other" features guest appearances from Francesco Turrisi, who also co-produced the album, and Italian multi-instrumentalist Justin Adams.
- The album was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Folk Album in 2020.
Rhiannon Giddens is a Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Greensboro, North Carolina, known for her work with the Carolina Chocolate Drops and her exploration of American roots music. In 2019, with "There Is No Other," she continued her critically acclaimed solo career, expanding her sonic palette while delving deeper into themes of identity and social justice.
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