Black Banjo Renaissance: Rhiannon Giddens & Allie Martin in Conversation

American Folklife Center · August 25, 2026

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Nicole Sailor (director, American Folklife Center) opened the evening, described the program "Black Banjo Renaissance, Reflections on the Future," and previewed the night's lineup (Rhiannon Giddens interview, a break, then a performance by Demeanor).

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A Library of Congress American Folklife Center symposium on the "Black Banjo Renaissance" featured musician Rhiannon Giddens and ethnomusicologist Dr. Ali Martin in a conversation about archives, sampling and the responsibilities of artists and archivists.

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