Rhiannon Giddens with Mavis Staples, Mary Chapin Carpenter, and more

Born into the Staple Singers, Mavis Staples is a legendary American soul, gospel, and blues singer known for hits across 7 decades. A multi-GRAMMY winner and Kennedy Center Honoree, she’s worked with legends like Bob Dylan, Prince, and Aretha Franklin.

Mary Chapin Carpenter, born in Princeton, NJ, found success in the '80s-'90s country scene with hits like "Down at the Twist and Shout" and "He Thinks He'll Keep Her." Known for her emotionally intelligent songwriting, her album "Come on Come On" sold over two million copies. She won a Grammy for "Shut Up and Kiss Me." Collaborating with artists like Vince Mendoza, Julie Fowlis, and Karine Polwart, she explored personal themes and folk influences, sharing her music via her "Songs from Home" series during the pandemic.

Born in the Bronx to Puerto Rican parents, Alynda Segarra, known for blending punk and modern folk, leads Hurray for the Riff Raff. They reached acclaim with the electronic opus "Life on Earth."

Rhiannon Giddens, a GRAMMY-winning artist, blends folk with deep history and modern flair. Born in North Carolina, she co-founded Carolina Chocolate Drops and leads the Silkroad Ensemble. Known for her collaborations with Francesco Turrisi and the Silkroad Ensemble, Giddens has also won a Pulitzer Prize. She hosts a PBS show and two podcasts, and is set to launch the Biscuits & Banjos festival.