Reclaiming History Our Native Daughters

In January 2018 Rhiannon Giddens Amythyst Kiah Leyla McCalla and Allison Russell collaborated on a groundbreaking and deeply personal album for Smithsonian Folkways called Songs of Our Native Daughters The result was a powerful modern take on Black womens history and Americas shared but often hidden musical roots From a secluded Louisiana bayou recording studio to electrifying concerts around the country witness four incredible musicians on an extraordinary creative journey