Live with Carnegie Hall: Rhiannon Giddens with Francesco Turrisi

Rhiannon Giddens is one of the most vibrant musicians of our time. With her partner, multi-instrumentalist Francesco Turrisi, she leads us through the music and history of minstrelsy-the most popular form of entertainment in America during the 1800s and a major influence in the creation of the American cultural identity. The two restore minstrelsy to its global context through the journeys of the banjo and the tambourine, and in tracing those journeys show what there is to reproach versus celebrate in the birth of American music.
“Hardtimes / Camptown Hornpipe”
Arranged by Rhiannon Giddens Laffan
Children of Llyr administered by Wixen Music Publishing (BMI)
“there is no Other”
Written by Rhiannon Giddens Laffan
Children of Llyr administered by Wixen Music Publishing (BMI)
“At the Purchaser’s Option”
Written by Rhiannon Giddens Laffan and Joseph Edward Ryan
Children of Llyr administered by Wixen Music Publishing (BMI) / BMG Gold Songs (ASCAP) obo itself and Joey Ryan Music Publishing (ASCAP) c/o BMG Rights Management (US) LLC
Tintype image of Tin Cremona (John and Elaine Masciale) by Robert Szabo, 2012
On the original live stream release, this photo was incorrectly credited as a period image.
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[@Stonessettled]

I cant get enough of these two. The music, the stories, the smiles...

[@shawnthesheep6832]

Thanks to both of these incredible artists for sharing their gifts with us. Rhiannon you’re my hero! 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@andreassumerauer5028]

Thanks so much guys. I have to admit the musicological lectures really gave me goosebumps. So beautiful to see that you two sweet nerds have found each other. Wish you all the best!

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[@autismhangout]

Wow. Powerful messages and performances. Thank you.

[@massimolonardi7886]

Il vostro lavoro musicale è storico è importantissimo. Complimenti, con ammirazione. Massimo

[@MrGreglarry]

Last song... "The Purchasers Option" is awesome!

[@teresasewell7548]

Excellent presentation!

[@TheAcworthdude]

Teacher,Singer,Historian .......

[@annmills3163]

☮️💜

[@sashachamberlin5904]

First song "i did not know a tambourine could do all that".