Rhiannon Giddens

Rhiannon Giddens often describes herself as a “mission-driven artist.” Her infectious, deeply researched musical explorations elevate overlooked or erased voices in American musical traditions, and advance a fuller, richer story of the country and its people.

A dark and moving slice of America’s past comes to life on stage in “Omar,” created by Grammy Award-winning musician Rhiannon Giddens and acclaimed film, television and classical music composer Michael Abels and performed by the Boston Lyric Opera.