Award-winning singer-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 forced out the center's leadership and was elected chair of the board of trustees.

Singer-musician Rhiannon Giddens announced on social media that she has called off her performance slated for the Kennedy Center, citing Trump's takeover of the center as her reason. The show will now be held at the Anthem in Southwest D.

"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

After debating about the change, the musician decided to move the performance "down the street" to another venue.

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.

Award-winning singer-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 forced out the center's leadership.