Rhiannon Giddens with Mavis Staples, Mary Chapin Carpenter, and more

Mavis Staples and Levon Helm, stars in their own right, bonded on "The Last Waltz" set in 1976. Their collaboration on "The Weight" became iconic. Despite Helm's battle with throat cancer, his voice returned, earning him three GRAMMYs during a career resurgence. Both artists were admired by a younger generation, with Helm celebrated as a legendary drummer and patron of American music.

Mary Chapin Carpenter, born in Princeton, NJ, found success in the '80s-'90s country scene with hits like "Down at the Twist and Shout" and "He Thinks He'll Keep Her." Known for her emotionally intelligent songwriting, her album "Come on Come On" sold over two million copies. She won a Grammy for "Shut Up and Kiss Me." Collaborating with artists like Vince Mendoza, Julie Fowlis, and Karine Polwart, she explored personal themes and folk influences, sharing her music via her "Songs from Home" series during the pandemic.

Born in the Bronx to Puerto Rican parents, Alynda Segarra, known for blending punk and modern folk, leads Hurray for the Riff Raff. They reached acclaim with the electronic opus "Life on Earth."

Rhiannon Giddens, GRAMMY & Pulitzer winner, stretches folk music into opera, ballet, & film. Known for deep historical roots & advocating for overlooked American musical contributions. Collaborated across various media, including video games and TV.