Chocolate Quote by Rhiannon Giddens
“I don't consider myself at the kind of stature of somebody who can play five cities on a tour, and that's it. I go where I'm wanted, and I've always had the rural areas of the country. We've always gone there, since the Carolina Chocolate Drops. There's a fan base that's there, and if I can afford to do it, I do it.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Folk Music Magazine, 2021
She embraces a flexible, audience‑driven career, prioritizing authenticity over fame.
In simple terms: She follows where fans want her.
Key Takeaway
Stay true to your roots.
Themes
authenticity
flexibility
audience focus
Mood
thoughtful
determined
Type
personal
inspirational
When to use this quote
- touring
- folk festivals
- community events
Key Concepts
career autonomy
cultural heritage
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance artistic integrity with livelihood?
- What venues align with your values?
A Different Perspective
Financial constraints can limit touring options.
![“Go walk the streets of Beijing. It's pretty hard to argue it isn't a modern city. Now, if you go outside [of Beijing], in the rural areas, that's true. But rural America, you can say the same thing, in Appalachia there's an awful lot of poverty and lack of education.” quote by Michael Bloomberg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/726/michael-bloomberg-1293_america_go-walk-the-streets-of-beijing-it-s-pret_482884.jpg)
