Rhiannon Giddens - The Inspiration Behind 'Omar' and 'You're the One' | The Daily Show

Grammy-winning singer and composer Rhiannon Giddens discusses the cultural importance of the banjo in American history, the collaborative work that went into her Pulitzer-winning opera, “Omar,” and the tragic story of Kalief Browder that inspired her song, “Another Wasted Life.” #DailyShow #Comedy

Subscribe to The Daily Show:

Follow The Daily Show:

Follow Comedy Central:

About The Daily Show:
For over twenty-five years, the groundbreaking, Emmy and Peabody award-winning The Daily Show has entertained audiences each night with hilarious, provocative and insightful satire about our society that helps make sense of the world. The Daily Show redefined the late night show category on TV and, with an audience of over 44M across social media platforms, has become a launching pad for some of the biggest stars in entertainment.

This next chapter of this iconic franchise showcases its diverse news team of correspondents and contributors, including Ronny Chieng, Michael Kosta, Desi Lydic, Dulcé Sloan, Lewis Black and Jordan Klepper, comedy greats as guests hosts, and interviews with influential and emerging voices from across society.

The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11/10c on Comedy Central.

[LaGuerre]

She is such an amazing person, a truly graceful and intelligent old soul. Rhiannon is gift to humanity, end of story.

[twodogsmom-mgrb]

Have loved her voice and music for years!! And yes, I love the banjo!!

[michellemurph]

I love her! I saw her at the NC Folk Festival in Greensboro, NC a couple of years ago and have been a fan ever since

[ShaeLaughter]

Fantastic interview. Rhiannon has my heart. She’s so easy breezy. Her connection with people is amazing.

[junbert]

briliant, intelligent and passionate this lady not mentioning her talent and skills awesome

[GoCoyote]

I really like seeing Michael Kosta in this format.Truly nice to see the real human behind is comedic persona.

[bjdefilippo]

Fascinating projects! Thanks for inviting this guest.

[hermitworks]

I first saw her in the Llewyn Davis Concert film and she’s been on my radar ever since - thank you for having her on

[mramachandran]

Appreciate how Kosta asks questions like a normal person and doesn't try to show everyone how smart he is. He also lets the guest actually talk! Refreshing to see in a host.

[leadspot]

this is really the kind of musicians that are worth spending money on vinyl <3 and paying to assist to a concert

[melissaverduin]

Great interview! 1st time I've heard of her. Definitely going to check out her music & projects!💃🏻

[luielulu]

I❤ #rhiannongibbens her truthful story telling and musical talent & voice!

[EdwardBrown-st]

I met her a few times in Winston-Salem and she treats everyone she meets as just "folks".

[bubblesezblonde]

Kostas!!!! Really nice interview. I knew you were better than some late night hosts on different platforms, but this was a stellar interview. I think Trevor's great skill was seeing himself as a 'comedic journalist'. This interview is fire.

[merlapittman]

Riannon Giddens is amazingly talented and a wonderful person!

[StephanieSoressi]

Rhi slices through my very soul & set it to bleeding, crying, and soaring in pieces.

[thefile]

I got to perform in the Boston Cast of Omar as a dancer on the plantation ❤ super cool to see the writer talking about the show. Helping tell that story will be a memory I'll cherish for life 🙏🏾🧘🏾‍♂️

[rwalden]

"that girl at the party on a Friday night that you back away from" - as a fellow Oberlin graduate I feel this so hard 😂😅

[NH-owdy]

she looks 10 yrs younger than she is! what a talent

[maxfieldstanton]

Costa interviewing a literal Bardic Goddess.