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Rhiannon Giddens Bows Out of Kennedy Center Gig Following Trump Takeover
Rhiannon Giddens is the latest artist to cancel a planned performance at the Kennedy Center. The Pulitzer Prize-winning musician announced her decision to nix a scheduled performance, citing the changes implemented by President Donald Trump—including installing himself as chairman and replacing several board members with allies—as her reason for doing so.
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.
Rhiannon Giddens cancels show at the Kennedy Center following Donald Trump’s takeover
American folk musician Rhiannon Giddens has confirmed that she’s cancelled an upcoming show at the Kennedy Center in Washington in protest at its “change in programming direction”.
Singer-musician Rhiannon Giddens calls off Kennedy Center show, citing Trump takeover
Award-winning singe-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 took office.
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 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.
Rhiannon Giddens calls off Kennedy Center show, citing Trump takeover
"I have decided to cancel my show at The Kennedy Center on May 11, 2025 and move it to The Anthem," she wrote on social media
Award-winning singer, citing Donald Trump, cancels Kennedy Center show
Rhiannon Giddens announced she is no longer performing her May 11 concert at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, citing political reasons and President Donald Trump. “The Kennedy Center show was booked long before the current administration decided to take over this previously non-political institution,
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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,
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Pulitzer Prize-Winning Musician Pulls Out of Kennedy Center Gig in Protest of Trump Takeover
Pulitzer-prize-winning musician Rhiannon Giddens is the most recent entertainer to cancel an appearance at the Kennedy Center ...
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Rhiannon Giddens Is Latest to Cancel at Kennedy Center After Trump’s Takeover
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington after it was taken over by President Trump, who replaced board members, made himself chairman and installed a new president. Rhiannon ...