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Rhiannon Giddens Moves Concert in Protest of Trump Leadership

2/26/2025

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Folk musician Rhiannon Giddens has shifted her May 11 concert from the Kennedy Center to The Anthem in Washington, D.C., citing recent leadership changes under President Trump as her motivation. She stands alongside fellow artists, including the band Balun and author Louise Penny, who have also chosen to withdraw from performances at the iconic venue.

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Folk musician Rhiannon Giddens has shifted her May 11 concert from the Kennedy Center to The Anthem in Washington, D.C., citing recent leadership changes under President Trump as her motivation. She stands alongside fellow artists, including the band Balun and author Louise Penny, who have also chosen to withdraw from performances at the iconic venue.