WUNC--The State of Things
w/Frank Stasio
Listeners to "The State of Things" and North Carolina Public Radio have had the good fortune to witness the rise of the Carolina Chocolate Drops. Dom Flemons, Rhiannon Giddens and Justin Robinson have been creating, interpreting and performing traditional string band music since 2005. Now they are on the cusp of true break out fame, with critically acclaimed albums, appearances in Hollywood films and on national broadcast outlets. Ahead of tonight's sold-out show at the Cat's Cradle, they join host Frank Stasio to discuss how to keep their music fresh and where they go from here.
Listen HERE
Also
The Carolina Chocolate Drops and Southern Fried Bluegrass
by Martin Johnson
From Blu Cantrell covers to funky fiddling, this code-switching trio proves that these days, country's got soul.
Read the Full Essay @ The Root
w/Frank Stasio
Listeners to "The State of Things" and North Carolina Public Radio have had the good fortune to witness the rise of the Carolina Chocolate Drops. Dom Flemons, Rhiannon Giddens and Justin Robinson have been creating, interpreting and performing traditional string band music since 2005. Now they are on the cusp of true break out fame, with critically acclaimed albums, appearances in Hollywood films and on national broadcast outlets. Ahead of tonight's sold-out show at the Cat's Cradle, they join host Frank Stasio to discuss how to keep their music fresh and where they go from here.
Listen HERE
Also
The Carolina Chocolate Drops and Southern Fried Bluegrass
by Martin Johnson
From Blu Cantrell covers to funky fiddling, this code-switching trio proves that these days, country's got soul.
Read the Full Essay @ The Root
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