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Rhiannon Giddens has announced free programming for the one-year anniversary of Biscuits & Banjos in Durham, North Carolina, anchored by a full day of community events on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at The Fruit. The anniversary weekend will culminate on April 27 with Biscuits & Banjos Presents: Rhiannon Giddens’ Beloved Community at DPAC, featuring Giddens and her band with special guests Mavis Staples, Blind Boys of Alabama, Rissi Palmer, and Toshi Reagon.
The newly announced April 26 programming reflects the spirit at the heart of Biscuits & Banjos: a celebration of music, memory, community, scholarship, and cultural exchange. Taking place primarily at The Fruit, the day will feature conversations, performances, readings, dancing, and literary programming designed to bring artists, audiences, and Durham community members together in a shared space of reflection and joy. RSVP is required for all free events at The Fruit…