Kennedy Center, Rhiannon Giddens and Trump

Singer-musician Rhiannon Giddens calls off Kennedy Center show, citing Trump takeover
Award-winning singer-musician Rhiannon Giddens has become the latest artist to call off an appearance at the Kennedy Center, which has been in upheaval since President Donald Trump forced out the center's leadership and was elected chair of the board of trustees.
Rhiannon Giddens Cancels Kennedy Center Concert After Trump Board Takeover
"The Kennedy Center show was booked long before the current administration decided to take over this previously non-political institution," Giddens explained in her post. "I will
Rhiannon Giddens cancels 2025 Kennedy Center appearance
Award-winning singer-musician Rhiannon Giddens announced on Tuesday she is canceling her May performance at the Kennedy Center, the latest artist to seek distance from the institution in the wake of President Trump’s takeover.
Grammy-winning artist cancels Kennedy Center concert: ‘I cannot in good conscience play’
After debating about the change, the musician decided to move the performance "down the street" to another venue.
Rhiannon Giddens calls off Kennedy Center show
Singer-musician Rhiannon Giddens announced on social media that she has called off her performance slated for the Kennedy Center, citing Trump's takeover of the center as her reason. The show will now be held at the Anthem in Southwest D.
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Rae isn’t the only performer canceling their show at the D.C. venue. On the same day as Rae’s statement, the band Low Cut Connie announced they were canceling their March 19. “I was very excited to perform as part of this wonderful institution’s Social Impact series,
Rhiannon Giddens is the latest artist to cancel Kennedy Center gig
Folk musician Rhiannon Giddens said on social media that she has moved her May concert – originally scheduled for the Kennedy Center – to a different venue in Washington, D.C.
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What's going on with the Kennedy Center under Trump?
On Tuesday, singer-musician Rhiannon Giddens said she was canceling a May show at the Kennedy Center and moving it to another D.C. venue. “The Kennedy Center show was booked long before ...