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Rhiannon Giddens has announced her new album, Hope Is the Thing with Feathers, which explores emotional depth and connects her to her ancestral roots through the banjo. She is extending her tour into 2027 and continues to highlight African American folk heritage in her work. Meanwhile, Dom Flemons is preparing a new album utilizing instruments from the Smithsonian’s collection.

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