Ahead of her performance at the University of Limerick's 50th anniversary celebration, Rhiannon Giddens talks to Marty Whelan on RTÉ lyric fm about her multifaceted career - listen above.
From her early acclaimed work with Carolina Chocolate Drops to her recent collaborations with partner Francesco Turrisi, the Carolina-born Irish-based artist is in the midst of a busy year, with the publication of her first book, the world premieres of new ballet and opera projects and a new role as Artistic Director of musical collective Silkroad Ensemble - she's also the artist-in-residence at the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance at University Of Limerick (UL)!
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Rhiannon joins Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, The Irish Chamber Orchestra and more at the Sounding Sionna concert, presented as part of UL's 50th Anniversary Celebrations on November 24th at the UCH Limerick - find out more here.
