Rhiannon Giddens and Dirk Powell with special guests
Artmosphere 902 Johnston Street, Lafayette, Louisiana 70501

With roots in North Carolina, Kentucky, and Louisiana, Rhiannon Giddens and Dirk Powell's musical heritage springs from places where the mix is particularly potent. Rhiannon, a recent recipient of the MacArthur “Genius Grant,” brought African-American string band traditions a new and beautiful vitality through The Carolina Chocolate Drops, and has launched a versatile solo career that confirms her status as a major American artist for this day and age. Dirk has championed the Appalachian music of his grandfather and the Cajun/Creole sounds of his Louisiana family since his teenage years, becoming a central figure in the revitalization of both traditions, while recording and performing with artists like Eric Clapton, Joan Baez, and Jack White. Both create original music in a multitude of contexts while tapping into deep roots, culturally and emotionally, to find the source.
See them at a special performance at Lafayette's Artmosphere Bistro this weekend, from 9 pm–midnight. More information on the Facebook Event Page: Rhiannon Giddens and Dirk Powell with special guests.