Rhiannon Giddens "Louisiana Man" on Austin City Limits

Rhiannon Giddens performs "Louisiana Man" from her solo release Tomorrow is My Turn.
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About the Episode
Enjoy performances by acclaimed singer/songwriters James Bay and Rhiannon Giddens. Englishman Bay plays songs from his chart-topping debut Chaos and the Calm. North Carolina native Giddens performs tunes from her Grammy-nominated solo debut Tomorrow is My Turn.
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Rhiannon Giddens - vocals
Dirk Powell - fiddle, accordion
Chance McCoy - electric guitar
Hubby Jenkins - guitar
Rowan Corbett - banjo
Malcolm Parsons - cello
Jason Sypher - bass
Jamie Dick - drums/percussion

[@inderbhatia]

I don't even know what to say. She's just phenomenal. Breathtaking.

[@tonyvillegas1793]

I can’t believe I’d never heard of this artist. She’s amazing.

[@nicolemoolchan3031]

This is the first time I've ever heard of her. We missed out on some really amazing talent

[@Silvermoonscorpion]

Me either.. but we DID find her so.. 💫😊💫

[@philrobson7976]

August 2023 first time I heard her. I’m hooked. Her voice is a unique instrument.

[@OthO67]

@@philrobson7976 October 2023, just discovering this musical treasure.

[@yk2rb]

I remember sitting in my jail cell back in 2019 watching this on my tv been hooked ever since 🤘🏾🤘🏾😍

[@jimmycoganshow7661]

You can learn a lot from this performance. She is a treasure and so is the entire band.

[@ireneruthfox]

Rhiannon is the real deal.......This is true soul music. Thanks.

[@anniejewkes5506]

She makes me proud to be from North Carolina. I remember Ms. Giddens from the mid-aughts when she helped found the Carolina Chocolate Drops. She is truly an angel and an international treasure.

[@henryolson1022]

Everything she does is pure gold. How does she do it?

[@lytation]

This is what they call Groovin. In any language . Bravo!

[@bdnightshade]

Thank you, Ken Burns - I saw Rhiannon Giddens on "Country Music", didn't know who she was and looked her up. How could I have missed this goddess?

[@zombiewulfgrld6055]

Donna Wooten me too!!

[@ericbergmueller2981]

I found her this summer when looking for traditional banjo videos on KZbin. I was happy to see she was included on Ken Burns’ series!

[@bdickinson6751]

Unbridled talent! Was glad to see her get exposure on that show as well. Discovered her singing back up on another artists song (Kill a Word by Eric Church) and wanted to know who she was. That gal has got some pipes as well as her playing talent.

[@billgrey]

I also saw her for the first time on the Ken Burns special. So glad I did. She’s an awesome person.... and an awesome musician :-)

[@lindacreesy3909]

she was on the last 2 seasons of nashville. i was hooked the first time i heard her sing. she's awesome.

[@mission315ministries]

The look on her face… she’s in complete control. Amazing jam. This makes me happy.

[@JohnCharlesPalazzo]

My wife and I are from Oberlin, we've met Rhiannon twice. She's lovely, brilliant, extremely hard working, complex and special. When she gives voice to souls long lost she's capable to touch your soul and heart.

[@kitchengirl627]

How can I like a million times, an old "special" soul bringing history forward

[@mikelynch2938]

I've only seen a couple of her videos and heard one interview with her but I would say your description of her is perfect!!!

[@jessieaudette5196]

Hug from another Obie!

[@janetownley]

Obie sister..

[@djharp51]

I love the outpourings of creative energies. It's all sheer delight. We need more of this for our souls.

[@jso6790]

I mean everyone has already said, but goodness, Rhiannon is a musical genius. I"m so blown away by like every little thing she does!

[@tangobango9653]

Just LUV her wide eyed look...so compelling & so beautiful.

[@jamesbadham228]

What a groove. Discovered her about six months ago singing "Julie." As real as red dirt and 10,000 times more beautiful.

[@errolfellows409]

James, I, too, discovered her - stumbled upon her more like it! - less than a year ago. I'm hooked. She has also introduced me to a range of artists with whom I was unfamiliar, eg Carolina Chocolate Drops, Our Native Daughters.

[@danielibarra0796]

Rhiannon Giddens is the most beautiful woman all around the planet.

[@joetillman3806]

definitely

[@wescollins2981]

She truly is

[@guymerritt4860]

I can't argue with that....

[@wendo123]

she is fantastic

[@YaoEspirito]

Black and Native American mixed; killer combination.

[@sharonkaczorowski8690]

Bless KZbin…I’m severely disabled now and would never have had the opportunity to discover this extraordinary woman and her incredible gift!

[@guymerritt4860]

Man.......what a voice. This woman's talent blows me away...

[@SaskiaCornell]

The guy playing fiddle is Dirk Powell. He plays around half a dozen instruments and tours with Joan Baez and has been part of her touring family for quite a number of years.

[@katmamao9383]

yes he was playing with Christine Balfa in Louisiana...excellent musician

[@janetownley]

Wow.. my VERY FIRST woman musician inspiration

[@neonsparky]

This woman has some serious soul

[@bernhard_schneider]

at minute 02:35 she expresses her feeling not only by the special way she sings "you Louisiana man!" but she also has two tiny little wrinkles on her nose for a second or two. She really is a sight to see. You can hear her feelings and watch her thoughts. Great!

[@AmirGameShow]

She is so underrated. at least the best country singer. she is real. I feel 1800

[@Silvermoonscorpion]

I say I don't like country & then find her.. bliss to my heart & soul. Think I detest country pop.. if that's what they call it..?

[@1978Calamity]

She is fucking amazing. I love her intensity.

[@Darjeelingla]

First encountered Rhiannon when she led a group called Chocolate Drops. She’s marvelously talented. And beautiful.

[@intercat4907]

Rocking out on a banjo. Best of several countries.

[@billywires8477]

This is parts simple, parts complex, parts perfect! Every part gets in your bones and does them good!

[@michaelslade8730]

Her performance at the 2018 Game Awards brought me here. *I love this woman.*

[@LauraBeeDannon]

I git here from an article in Smithsonian magazine.

[@waynej2608]

I got here from The Basement Tapes. She's amazing!

[@regisvidal5823]

Je viens de découvrir. Cette Fille a tout. La Grace, le Talent, une Voix qui donne le Frisson. J'adore...

[@lesb_socal]

Supremely talented vocalist accompanied by a band worthy of her talent.

[@jeffcmo1957]

This is a sick old time/rock/jam band/ funk fusion. They freakin nailed it. That groove is killer.

[@bene54]

Only one way to describe everything about this performance, HOT!

[@soflaav8r]

Real people playing real music on real instruments. Doesn't get better any than that.

[@sirreaper4748]

soflaav8r exit

[@bene54]

ABSOLUTELY!!!

[@tonio13056]

Por supuesto

[@SILOETTE100page]

yeah i hate it when i listen to alien's on unreal instruments

[@larryc3860]

there's some really talented musicians here......I, too, like "traditional instruments

[@willykayak]

Amazing talented musicians. . . .and Rhiannon is stellar

[@geebud1880]

This is such a TOP act - so much virtuosity crammed on 1 stage, amazing. Lovit.

[@aapl]

This performance is so good. The intricate sounds meshed together brilliantly.

[@catherineeyre9012]

Beautiful musicianship!

[@wislinman]

Yeah, baby! Play _this_ one next time you're on The Grand Ole Opry! God, I love you and what you do to my ears, mind, and heart, beautiful Rhiannon Giddens! God bless you.

[@joetillman3806]

a national treasure

[@parsnip82]

The grooving and improvising beginning at 5:35 are celestial.

[@drummer510cb]

I want to thank Ms. Giddons parents.

[@JJJZANESVILLE2]

They gave birth to a stone.

[@JJJZANESVILLE2]

a piece of stone shaped for a purpose, especially one of commemoration, ceremony, or demarcation.

[@kathyborthwick6738]

My favorite artist! 🦅☀️🦅💖☀️🦬☀️💖🦌☀️🦌

[@davidguile2146]

Music you can FEEL!! Man!! I'm pumped!! Who needs coffee in the morning??

[@bluesyoucanuse1861]

Saw Rhiannon a few years ago at Mass MOCA. Had never heard of her before. She blew the audience away. Her vocals, string talent and stage presence were unreal. Can't wait to see her again. A true star!

[@carolmikofsky4976]

Shoeless, and now Fretless! Amazing.

[@dannielward4207]

Man, I can't do anything but smile. Awesome.

[@Sketto8]

I think I've watched this video about a dozen times now. Damn it's good!

[@zackgeldhof1206]

Hot DAMN that voice! Oof! Right into my soul!

[@FernandoGomez-hh9jm]

Súper talented RHIANNON (and all the band) !

[@charlieduncan2007]

The good Lord only knows how utterly fabulous she'll be in, say, 20 years' time, because she was always wonderful, yet I've witnessed the vertiginous improvement she's shown since I first heard the Carolina Chocolate Drops in 2006!

[@rlyman111]

Awesomeness of all string instruments with unique percussion!

[@right2armbears685]

Now that’s a Jam!

[@filmchild78]

Fine music, fine woman. I gots me a new crush.

[@tommyau2006]

Rhiannon........you are beyond awesome

[@straffentest1708]

Rhiannon is easily the finest female vocalist currently-and of the last 30 years at least. She knows how to do the blues growls in all the right places. If I were to put a fantasy band together she would be fronting it.

[@missbebop7941]

I wish there is also studio version of this :')

[@cormackjames]

Not many people would I apply the word Legend to, usually a lot of people reserve this word for people after they have passed on. She is, and has earned it, long may it last!

[@TamaraTemple]

Good ghods this is IMMENSE music! ❤️ When they form up into that tight group for the extended jam you can just *feel* the intensity of the playing. Go Rhiannon Giddens!!

[@redsox62axe]

Yes, the last two minutes are epic!

[@JJJZANESVILLE2]

yes, Robert!

[@stephaniecawein9643]

Watching her makes me smile every single time a great soul

[@caracamano71]

She's amazing!

[@56bluegold]

Beautiful music !

[@Lubo060662]

Among others, Dirk Powell on fiddle....outstanding music!

[@wlexxx]

that's what i'm sayin :) the best!

[@clifffearrington6825]

I am from North Carolina and saw her in 2007 at Joshua Tree Festival with Carolina Chocolate Drops, have followed her career ever since. She has such a beautiful voice and spirit, she takes me home every time I hear her sing. A true phenom!

[@parivallalpp]

What an energetic performance??? Great artists!!! Happy to hear them...

[@gheeman5115]

Amazing, this is what makes America great.

[@bobpitman4949]

This is one great performer! I love her music.

[@adirondackcomposer]

Incredible artistry!

[@sandimartin7508]

This chick is AWESOME! What a talent!!!

[@TheVeek192]

Chick? She's a woman.

[@lucy-texasgal3679]

Wow! Rhiannon you just got another fan! 🤘🏻❤️✌🏻

[@chandyabraham7335]

A true musician- natural and pure genius!!

[@AnvilGateXXII]

Phenomenal performance all around!

[@arnoldrutjens6663]

Beautifull.....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@astralplainer]

Love the way the song takes shape at about 0:45 and all the musicians are in sync by about 1:17. My favorite part of the song!

[@gregjennings9442]

Burned it up!

[@MaryWorkman-hq9jw]

An entertainer amazingly talented

[@Quebecoisegal]

This one of those artistes, bands and material that gives shivers on the spine.

[@miatube26]

This is so cool!! I'm so thankful for getting to know about such a wonderful band.

[@DavidSmith-cf7ig]

Wow they really got into it and dug in at the end. Loved it.

[@zombiewulfgrld6055]

Simply fallen in love w/her!!! Thank goodness f/YT for bringing us the real💞🥃

[@rainiedwards2342]

Special and fantastic! Thank you.

[@Hellgrinde]

Soooo fucking talented!! This women lights a fire in my soul!! 🔥🔥

[@tommckinnon1005]

Virtuoso performance on everyone's part. It's hard to keep the interest up in a song that is basically a drone composition but they did it and how!

[@janetownley]

I didn’t realize that until just this second 😁

[@sydneydwoskin4950]

damn louisiana men.....i feel this song on a personal level

[@lalaland2107]

She looks so different with this makeup on. She looks so gorgeous! 😍

[@dashfentrock]

Wonderful!!!!

[@matthewjones5523]

This is my new favorite song she killes this song she did asowme

[@dianewiegel7136]

Rhiannon, you go girl, you are the best !

[@angehoward8817]

Soulful and Gifted.

[@427dorosz]

Holy shit, that was awesome.

[@daconqueror7777]

She's stunning!

[@rudyo8409]

Your over the top freakin awesome ! Hugz and smiles yer way.

[@twthomaswebb]

Rhiannon you are sooooooooooooooooooooooooo Bad !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! my lord have mercy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! great great great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@strangewayfaringstranger]

Wow what an amazing live performance. I need to see her live.

[@bigl6322]

Never heard her before today… damn!! My loss, but I’m fixin that right now…. And I love instruments with that kinda wear on them, you know passion is gonna come outta them…

[@toddrunt]

INSANE!

[@chris710schneider8]

If she went on one of those talent shows like American idol, or the voice the judges heads would explode. Or they would be dumbfounded and at a loss of words. Her voice is so beautiful and her band is tight. Good,real, genuine, soul wrenching music.

[@SaskiaCornell]

Rhiannon has been a professional artist for many years and guess who is one of her fans? The great Joan Baez - her group is called Carolina and The Chocolate Drops. Dirk Powell does not always perform with them depends on his schedule with Joan and other things.

[@waynej2608]

@@SaskiaCornell I've seen Joan live, years ago. Love her. Now, I need to catch Ms. Giddons in concert, one of these days.

[@tadb65]

I really love this!

[@1thomson]

Geez ... brilliant musicianship all the way 'round and a drop-dead gorgeous young woman singing. How could you possibly ask for anything more?

[@elizabethboulter7578]

Outstanding! Love this!

[@afro70]

God Bless Rhiannon!!

[@daconqueror7777]

BLess my soul! It was a pow wow goin on in that circle.