Grammy-winning Rhiannon Giddens appointed Silkroad artistic director

US artist Rhiannon Giddens has been appointed the next artistic director of Silkroad, a not-for-profit organization. US celebrated singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Rhiannon Giddens has been appointed the next artistic director of Silkroad, a not-for-profit organization initiated by Chinese American cellist Yo-Yo Ma. We greatly admire Rhiannon's innovative spirit and look forward to seeing how she mines American and global traditions to effect an artistic impact that is relevant to our times," Khosrowshahi said in a press release. "For 20 years Silkroad has embodied radical cultural collaboration, both modeling and teaching the importance of connection across difference," he said, adding that in her new role, Giddens would oversee and conceive artistic programs that support Silkroad's mission.