Rhiannon Giddens and Dirk Powell with special guests

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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.