Rhiannon Giddens Instagram – I woke up yesterday morning to new music from @beyonce, featuring none other than my banjo and viola playing throughout. On the heels of her SUPER BOWL commercial album announcement, her single “Texas Hold ‘Em” is the first off her new country-inspired record, #actii.
The beginning is a solo riff on my minstrel banjo – and my only hope is that it might lead a few more intrepid folks into the exciting history of the banjo. I used to say many times as soon as Beyonce puts the banjo on a track my job is done. Well, I didn’t expect the banjo to be mine, and I know darn well my job isn’t done, but today is a pretty good day.
Listen now, on repeat. 🤠🪕🐝 | Posted on 13/Feb/2024 13:10:52
