There was a good share of on-stage comedy happening at Rhiannon Giddens’ all-star roots music night Wednesday at the Hollywood Bowl. That much was assured, with Ed Helms hosting the evening, and with ...

Quick: What do Beyoncé and Yo-Yo Ma have in common? Rhiannon Giddens, who is having a moment in the national spotlight thanks to her banjo-playing on Queen Bey's new country hit "Texas Hold 'Em." ...

That may not be an immediate rib-tickler for everyone, but it counts as one for anyone who has followed Giddens just enough to know that reclaiming the banjo as a Black instrument has been a mission ...