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The Carolina Chocolate Drops (The Kennedy Center)

The Carolina Chocolate Drops

Think of traditional African-American music, and the genres that come to mind are gospel, blues, and jazz; few people think of old-time string band music. But the antebellum combination of banjo and fiddle used to be a tradition in most black rural communities in the South. The Carolina Chocolate Drops, a band of three young and talented musicians, are recognized as leading the revival of this venerable musical tradition. The Carolina Chocolate Drops honed their skills under the tutelage of octogenarian fiddler Joe Thompson, a North Carolinian said to be the last black traditional string band player. Mr.

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The Carolina Chocolate Drops: Square Dancing and “Frolics” 9/29/08: The Carolina Chocolate Drops: Square Dancing and “Frolics”

An African American string band plays the rich tradition of fiddle and banjo music of the Carolinas’ piedmont. Part of Roadhouse.

The Carolina Chocolate Drops: Square Dancing and “Frolics”

An African American string band plays the rich tradition of fiddle and banjo music of the Carolinas’ piedmont. Part of Roadhouse.

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