Paul Simon - American Tune (1974)
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Paul Simon - American Tune (1974)
Paul Simon and Rhiannon Giddens performed 'American Tune' in New York; the 1973 song is having a resurgence during uncertain times in the country.
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Rhiannon Giddens Songs
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Rhiannon Giddens - Lonesome Road / Up Above My Head (Live on 89.3 The Current)
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Rhiannon Giddens "American Tune" (Paul Simon) 2025-06-25 'Summerstage' 4k (Pro Res)
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Rhiannon Giddens "American Tune" (Paul Simon) 2025-06-25 'Summerstage' 4k (Pro Res)
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Thinking back to Rhiannon Giddens's performance of Paul Simon's "American Tune" at Central Park's SummerStage NYC last week this July 4. | Nonesuch Records
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Thinking back to Rhiannon Giddens's performance of Paul Simon's "American Tune" at Central Park's SummerStage NYC last week this July 4. | Nonesuch Records
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Paul Simon and Rhiannon Giddens “American Tune” Newport Folk Festival, 07-23-2022
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Paul Simon and Rhiannon Giddens “American Tune” Newport Folk Festival, 07-23-2022
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Rhiannon Giddens on the Unknown Black Legacy of the Banjo, and Why a New Generation Is Reclaiming It
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Rhiannon Giddens on the Unknown Black Legacy of the Banjo, and Why a New Generation Is Reclaiming It
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Rhiannon Giddens: On the Lost History of the Black Banjo
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Rhiannon Giddens: On the Lost History of the Black Banjo
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So much fun to play with Seckou Keita and Francesco Turrisi. You can learn the banjo tab and history of this song, plus many more in my new book “Go Back and Fetch It Recovering Early Black Music in the Americas for Fiddle and Banjo." | Rhiannon Giddens
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So much fun to play with Seckou Keita and Francesco Turrisi. You can learn the banjo tab and history of this song, plus many more in my new book “Go Back and Fetch It Recovering Early Black Music in the Americas for Fiddle and Banjo." | Rhiannon Giddens
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Rhiannon Giddens "American Tune" (Paul Simon) 2025-06-25 'Summerstage' 4k (Pro Res)
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Rhiannon Giddens "American Tune" (Paul Simon) 2025-06-25 'Summerstage' 4k (Pro Res)
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Thinking back to Rhiannon Giddens's performance of Paul Simon's "American Tune" at Central Park's SummerStage NYC last week this July 4. | Nonesuch Records
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Thinking back to Rhiannon Giddens's performance of Paul Simon's "American Tune" at Central Park's SummerStage NYC last week this July 4. | Nonesuch Records
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Paul Simon and Rhiannon Giddens “American Tune” Newport Folk Festival, 07-23-2022
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Paul Simon and Rhiannon Giddens “American Tune” Newport Folk Festival, 07-23-2022
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Paul Simon and Rhiannon Giddens--American Tune live at Grammy Salute to Paul Simon
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Paul Simon and Rhiannon Giddens--American Tune live at Grammy Salute to Paul Simon
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A true honor to perform “American Tune” with Paul Simon and the incredibly talented students at Juilliard. As I said in the Rolling Stone article, I remember first looking at the lyrics of “American Tune” and going “Oh, my God — did you write this yesterday?” It has stood the test of time, and remains a stirring mirror to society. Thank you Paul for your artistry, and thank you Juilliard for having us! | Rhiannon Giddens
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A true honor to perform “American Tune” with Paul Simon and the incredibly talented students at Juilliard. As I said in the Rolling Stone article, I remember first looking at the lyrics of “American Tune” and going “Oh, my God — did you write this yesterday?” It has stood the test of time, and remains a stirring mirror to society. Thank you Paul for your artistry, and thank you Juilliard for having us! | Rhiannon Giddens
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Paul Simon and Rhiannon Giddens “American Tune” Live at Newport Folk Festival, July 23, 2022 Chords - ChordU
Paul Simon and Rhiannon Giddens “American Tune” Live at Newport Folk Festival, July 23, 2022 Chords - ChordU
Jul 23, 2022
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American Tune: We Came on a Ship in a Blood Red Moon - chimesfreedom
American Tune: We Came on a Ship in a Blood Red Moon - chimesfreedom
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Rhiannon Giddens performs Paul Simon's "American Tune" at Central Park's SummerStage #shorts
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Rhiannon Giddens “American Tune” by Paul Simon at The Hollywood Bowl 6/18/25
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Happy Release Day to the exceptional Rhiannon Giddens ✨ The musical luminary treated us to this soul-stirring version of 'American Tune' at last year's OV Dignity with a little help from Francesco Turrisi Music and Martin Hayes 💙 Rhiannon's new solo record 'You're the One' is out now - go enjoy! | Other Voices
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Rhiannon Giddens on African American Contributions to Music | Video | Amanpour & Company | PBS
Oct 18, 2019
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Rhiannon Giddens - "American Tune" - The Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts, Ct. Oct 08 2022 Chords - ChordU
Oct 8, 2022
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Musician Rhiannon Giddens digs into American roots music and finds connections to cultures around the world
Jun 29, 2023
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Rhiannon Giddens performs "I Ain't Gonna Play No Second Fiddle" with John Morris Russell and the Pops on the new album, #AmericanOriginals: 1918. The #AmericanSoundcapes online video series is presented in partnership with CET Public Television. #cincyarts | Cincinnati Pops Orchestra
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Rhiannon Giddens Speaks For The Silenced
May 11, 2017
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Rhiannon Giddens and Revisiting the American Musical Past
Dec 9, 2023
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Hi My name is Rhiannon. I've been working for almost 20 years on the history of American music, mostly through the lens of the banjo and black string band music specifically, but always with a view of the full story and the fully cross-cultural collaboration inherent in our tunes and songs. I think twice before I post, I consider all angles before I state an opinion, I educate myself as much as I can, and I am happy to change my mind given respectful correction from someone with good faith. I am
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See Rhiannon Giddens record "One Hour Mama" by Victoria Spivey in The American Epic Sessions premiering Tuesday June 6 on PBS and Friday June 9 on the BBC. The American Epic Sessions Premieres on PBS Tuesday June 6 at 8pm (check local listings) Premieres on BBC Friday June 9 at 11pm The American Epic Sessions Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Released on CD and Digital Friday June 9 Released on Vinyl Friday June 16 Visit www.americanepicmusic.com for more info about the releases | American Epic
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Earlier this year, Grammy-winning singer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist Rhiannon Giddens visited the Museum to discuss her musical career, which often explores the contributions Black musicians have made to country music and other American roots-music traditions. In this clip, Giddens recalls learning traditional tunes from Black old-time fiddler and fellow North Carolinian Joe Thompson. Giddens performs “Georgia Buck,” a song she picked up from Thompson. This program was presented in supp
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The legendary Hollywood Bowl! I'm so excited to take the stage on June 18 along with Our Native Daughters, Steve Martin, Ed Helms, Alison Brown, my Old Time Revue band and more! | Rhiannon Giddens
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Moments from the field with Justin Robinson… This tune is “Ryestraw” from our new album “What Did the Blackbird Say to the Crow.” Listen now: giddensrobinson.lnk.to/BlackbirdCrow With the assaults on reality going on in the world today, we wanted to offer another kind of record, like walking back onto a gravel or dirt road while a stampede goes the other way. We doubled down on place, time, realness, and old-fashioned front porch music. It’s a reminder that another way exists, with music made fo
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A little traditional Appalachian folk tune for your Friday - “Cripple Creek”. 🪕 Filmed in the André Mertens Galleries for Musical Instruments of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York back in 2018. Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQkcPSpWWCo | Rhiannon Giddens
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So excited that my book with Kristina Gaddy, “Go Back and Fetch It: Early Black Music in the Americas for Fiddle and Banjo” is almost out in the world!!! Here is a wee play through of “Throw the Banjo Out of Tune” - I love this tune for the feelings it evokes in the ‘b’ part with the use of open strings and overtones. Easy enough for anyone who knows drop thumb; and if you don’t, a good reason to learn it! | Rhiannon Giddens
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Rhiannon Giddens | Video | Firing Line with Margaret Hoover | PBS
Jun 11, 2022
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Paul Simon - American Tune (1974)
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Here’s my take on "Georgia Buck." I learned this tune from my mentor, the late Joe Thompson, whose old-time banjo tradition still inspires me every day. I’m honored to carry on his legacy through this song. Love, your #BanjoAunti | Rhiannon Giddens
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The Appalachian folk song “Swannanoa Tunnel” is a cornerstone of Silkroad's American Railroad project. Born out of the work of unpaid and mistreated Black convict railroad workers, its origins have been largely lost as it became known as a white bluegrass standard. While filming season 2 of #MyMusicPBS, we took a deeper look into the story of “Swannanoa Tunnel,” from its origins to its erasure to its inclusion on the American Railroad tour. Watch the full video on Silkroad’s YouTube channel or a
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Rhiannon Giddens - "American Tune" - The Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts, Ct. Oct 08 2022
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