Rhiannon Giddens -Freedom Highway -Nonesuch LP Grooves.land/Playthek

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01. "At the Purchaser's Option"

02. "The Angels Laid Him Away"

03. "Julie"

04. "Birmingham Sunday"

05. "Better Get It Right the First Time"

06. "We Could Fly"

07. "Hey B?b?"

08. "Come Love Come"

09. "The Love We Almost Had"

10. "Baby Boy"

11. "Following the North Star"

12. "Freedom Highway"

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Vinyl LP pressing. 2017 release. Freedom Highway is Grammy Award-winner and 2017 Grammy nominee Rhiannon Giddens' follow-up to her highly praised debut album Tomorrow Is My Turn. The record includes nine original songs Giddens wrote or co-wrote while she and her band toured after Tomorrow Is My Turn's 2015 release, along with a traditional song and two civil rights-era songs, "Birmingham Sunday" and Staple Singers' well-known "Freedom Highway," from which the album takes it's name. Giddens co-produced Freedom Highway with multi-instrumentalist Dirk Powell in his Breaux Bridge, Louisiana studio, with the bulk of recording done in wooden rooms built prior to the Civil War. As producers, Giddens and Powell sought to release the stories already in the walls, allowing the space to be a voice in itself. This approach allowed for an emotional fearlessness and presence not always easy to achieve in the studio. Together they assembled the players, which included her superb touring band, local musicians from the bayou, a soulful horn section from New York, and talented family members. The principle recording was done over an intense eight day period. The result is an album that is rawer and more personal than it's predecessor.

"Freedom Highway" is the acclaimed LP by Rhiannon Giddens, released under the renowned Nonesuch label. This album showcases Giddens? extraordinary ability to blend folk, blues, gospel, and Americana into a powerful musical statement about American history and social justice. The songs traverse themes of struggle, resilience, and hope?rooted in both historical narratives and contemporary issues. Each track is meticulously crafted with soulful vocals and masterful instrumentation that highlight Giddens' deep connection to her roots. Rhiannon Giddens is an award-winning singer-songwriter known for her work as a founding member of the Carolina Chocolate Drops?a group that won a Grammy Award for Best Traditional Folk Album. As a solo artist, she has received critical acclaim for reviving traditional American music while infusing it with modern relevance. Her artistry bridges genres and generations, earning her numerous accolades including MacArthur "Genius" Grant recognition. Nonesuch Records stands out as one of the most respected labels in the industry since its inception in 1964. Known for supporting innovative artists across classical, jazz, world music, and beyond?Nonesuch has built a reputation for quality releases from musicians who push creative boundaries.

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7559793962

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