Freedom Highway
Rhiannon Giddens · 2017
50 min · 12 tracks · folk · old-time music · puirt à beul
A poignant blend of folk traditions and contemporary storytelling, echoing the struggles and resilience of African American history.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- poignant storytelling experiences
- balanced journey with peaks
- reflective and contemplative moods
Where this album fits
- Career context
- At the time of its release, Rhiannon Giddens was establishing herself as a significant voice in roots music, following her Grammy-winning work with the Carolina Chocolate Drops. 'Freedom Highway' marked her first solo album after her acclaimed debut 'Tomorrow Is My Turn' in 2015, showcasing her evolution as a storyteller and musician. This project further solidified her role in reviving and reinterpreting American folk traditions.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dom Flemons· Aoife O'Donovan· The Milk Carton Kids
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 At the Purchaser’s Option 4:16
- 2 The Angels Laid Him Away 2:32
- 3 Julie 4:29
- 4 Birmingham Sunday 6:15
- 5 Better Get It Right the First Time 3:24
- 6 We Could Fly 4:52
- 7 Hey Bébé 3:19
- 8 Come Love Come 5:19
- 9 The Love We Almost Had 4:18
- 10 Baby Boy 4:28
- 11 Following the North Star 1:55
- 12 Freedom Highway 4:49
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