Rhiannon Giddens 'Spanish Mary' on Austin City Limits

Rhiannon Giddens performs "Spanish Mary" on Austin City Limits.

About the Episode
Enjoy performances by acclaimed singer/songwriters James Bay and Rhiannon Giddens. Englishman Bay plays songs from his chart-topping debut Chaos and the Calm. North Carolina native Giddens performs tunes from her Grammy-nominated solo debut Tomorrow is My Turn.

About Austin City Limits
ACL offers viewers unparalleled access to featured acts in an intimate setting that provides a platform for artists to deliver inspired, memorable, full-length performances. The program is taped live before a concert audience from The Moody Theater in downtown Austin. ACL is the longest-running music series in American television history and remains the only TV series to ever be awarded the National Medal of Arts. Since its inception, the groundbreaking music series has become an institution that's helped secure Austin's reputation as the Live Music Capital of the World. The historic KLRU Studio 6A, home to 36 years of ACL concerts, has been designated an official Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Landmark. In 2011, ACL moved to the new venue ACL Live at The Moody Theater in downtown Austin. ACL received a rare institutional Peabody Award for excellence and outstanding achievement in 2012.

Rhiannon Giddens - vocals
Dirk Powell - fiddle, accordion
Chance McCoy - electric guitar
Hubby Jenkins - guitar
Rowan Corbett - banjo
Malcolm Parsons - cello
Jason Sypher - bass
Jamie Dick - drums/percussion

[JamesCordillio]

First time hearing her and to think she's been here all the while, incredible, amazing, reminds me of my younger days when folk music was the genre.
What a prize.

[russfry]

She smiles while shes giving us goose bumps and controlling that awesome voice.

[cathylopez]

this is not a legend in the making .. this is a legend !!! She inspires me !!! the music is off the charts (literary) no comercial garbage here!!!

[philrobson]

I just heard of her for the first time last week. I’m completely hooked. Her music captures the essence of so many cultures.

[markwilliams]

No greater force of nature than Rhiannon Giddens

[kennethmcdonald]

The deepest roots of music's beginning in America, beautiful folk, by a hauntingly beautiful musician

[Ezra.emerson]

What a clutch of top-drawer musicians. All in the groove with each other. Superb

[brianwood]

I'm just so effing speechless listening to this woman who oozes passion and reality from every pore of her being. And she's so beautiful too.

[grannygirl]

Im late 2 years of the best since Austin city limits!!! I love her music of history and LOVE!! MY HUSBAND AND I GO TO PATIO AS LOUD AS WE CAN! LOVE SAN ANTONIO TEXAS

[robfriesen]

Plain and simple one of the best voices in music today. Can't wait to see her resume grow.

[cuchulainn]

I'm Irish, I been listening to jigs and reels me whole life, but damn, Rhiannon has managed to encapsulate the poetic meaning and nuances of Irish music, damn....

[jodeneantonson]

Her voice is so powerful and clear as a bell.

[grundid]

Excellent execution, perfect ear, pitch is dead on, just beautiful.

[cherylrawlings]

AMAZING AMAZING!! LISTEN TO HER SONG WAYFARING STRANGER!!

[windchimes]

She definitely carries on the rich history of the American folk genre. Cool

[russellme]

Trained and performed as an Opera singer for years..

[juliestone]

Reminds of Pentangle, the banjo, the rhythms, beautiful voice

[martinwall]

100% the real thing, look listen and feel what's going on, outstanding women! with so much talent

[AnthonyRyan-vg]

So thank you for your music Rhiannon ❤

[popgrubbs]

Love to see RG collaborate with Dirtwire ... that's be a mind trip worth hearing.