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Biography
Rhiannon Giddens is an American musician, actress and author known for her eclectic folk music. She is a founding member of the group Carolina Chocolate Drops, where she was the lead singer and played fiddle and banjo.
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Awards & recognition
- Pulitzer Prize — Music · 2023
- Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences · 2022
- Legacy of Americana Award · 2019
- MacArthur Fellows Program · 2017
- Americana Award — Artist of the Year · 2019 · nominated
Filmography16 titles
David Holt's State of Music
2016as Self
2016as Self
Parenthood
2010as Rhiannon Giddens
2010as Rhiannon Giddens
Lost Songs: The Basement Tapes Continued
2014as Self
2014as Self
The Great Debaters
2007as Juke Joint Musician #4
2007as Juke Joint Musician #4
Give Me the Banjo
2011as Self
2011as Self
Nurse Jackie
2009as Square Dance Caller
2009as Square Dance Caller
Nashville
2012as Hallie Jordan
2012as Hallie Jordan
The Winding Stream
2014as Self
2014as Self
The Daily Show
1996as Self
1996as Self
Descendant
2022Original Music Composer
2022Original Music Composer
Cover Your Ears
2023as Self
2023as Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003as Self - Musical Guest
2003as Self - Musical Guest
Call Me Country: Beyoncé & Nashville's Renaissance
2024as Self
2024as Self
My Music with Rhiannon Giddens
2023as Self
2023as Self
Reclaiming History: Our Native Daughters
2021as Self
2021as Self
When Patsy Cline Was... Crazy
2017as Self
2017as Self