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Two Concerted Efforts artists, Rhiannon Giddens and Eliane Elias, have received nominations for the 65th annual GRAMMY awards. Giddens has been nominated in two categories; Best American Roots Performance for “You Louisiana Man” and Best Americana Album for You’re The One. See Rhiannon Giddens’ past nominations and wins on the official GRAMMY website HERE. Elias Read more
Kevin Burt has a new album on the way; Thank You, Brother Bill: A Tribute to Bill Withers will be released January 5th, 2024 with Gulf Coast Records. Pre-order for the album is available HERE. Kevin Burt’s Album Credits and Track Listing Below: Kevin Burt – Guitar, Harmonica, Lead VocalsScot Sutherland – BassKen Valdez – Read more | Pre-order Kevin Burt's Album
Rhiannon Giddens interviewed with guest host Michael Kosta on The Daily Show the dove into conversations about her career, the banjo, new album You’re The One and song “Another Wasted Life,” which we covered recently here. Watch her full 11-minute interview here: And her on-air performance of “Another Wasted Life” here: Giddens interview precedes the Pulitzer Prize Read more | The Daily Show Interview
Americana UK shared their Top 10 Greatest Americana Artists listing Rhiannon Giddens amongst artists such as John Prine, Lucinda Williams, and more. Andrew Folish writes, “These are people whose legacy, I believe, will have a lasting impact, connecting with listeners for many years to come and inspiring musicians of the future.” Read the full article Read more | Americana UK Top 10 Americana Artists
Following last years release of Matt Ponds’ newest project, The Natural Lines, debut album, he has retuned as Matt Pond PA with new single, “Imagining Everything.” Read more on The Natural Lines and Matt Pond PA’s new release on Brooklyn Vegan here: https://www.brooklynvegan.com/matt-pond-pa-return-with-new-single-imagining-everything/ See the “Imagining Everything” Music Video here: For more info and upcoming Read more | "Imagining Everything" Music Video
“Another Wasted Life” was written in memory of Kalief Browder who died after spending 2 years in solitary confinement for a crime he did not commit, and the video features 22 exonerated men who spent over 500 years in prison between them. The Pennsylvania Innocence Project helped put the video together to commemorate the 10th annual Read more | "Another Wasted Life" Video