14 Musicians Share Their Thanksgiving Traditions

14 Musicians Share Their Thanksgiving Traditions

Kopecky Family Band, Joseph Arthur, GWAR and more share their Turkey Day traditions.   read more

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From the Vault: Carolina Chocolate Drops - "Run Down"

From the Vault: Carolina Chocolate Drops - "Run Down"

The Carolina Chocolate Drops have turned a passion and respect for their past into a rich musical present. From the start, the members meticulously researched old-time fiddle, banjo, and other string music to create the sounds that have made their live performances extremely popular far beyond the Carolinas. In this performance video from Newport Folk Festival 2011, the band performs the song “Run Down” amidst an admittedly run down yet beautiful space for Paste. Check out the video below, and browse through the other artists and performances in the Video Vault....  read more

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Carolina Chocolate Drops: Slow Change

Carolina Chocolate Drops: Slow Change

In Dom Flemons and Rhiannon Giddens, the Carolina Chocolate Drops have two of the most charismatic performers in any genre. This stage presence complicates the band’s mission to preserve the nearly lost tradition of African-American string bands and jug bands.  read more

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The Chieftains: Voice of Ages

The Chieftains: <i>Voice of Ages</i>

The Chieftains operate under the idea that most American popular music descends from Irish traditions brought across the Atlantic by generations of immigrants, up to and including the band members themselves.  read more

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Song Premiere: The Chieftains (feat. Carolina Chocolate Drops) - "Pretty Little Girl"

Song Premiere: The Chieftains (feat. Carolina Chocolate Drops) - "Pretty Little Girl"

The Chieftains are celebrating their 50th year as a group with the upcoming album Voice of Ages. The idea behind the album wasn’t to celebrate the past, but instead look to the future. So with the help of producer T Bone Burnett, the band collaborated with newcomers like Bon Iver, The Decemberists, Punch Brothers and Carolina Chocolate Drops.   read more

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Song Premiere: Justin Robinson - "Vultures"

Song Premiere: Justin Robinson - "Vultures"

Justin Robinson of the Grammy-award winning Carolina Chocolate Drops will release his debut solo album on Jan. 17. One of the tracks from the upcoming album is titled “Vultures,” which fans of the group should find instantly recognizable as a creation of Robinsons.  read more

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Live From Newport: Carolina Chocolate Drops

Live From Newport: Carolina Chocolate Drops

Watch old-time folk trio Carolina Chocolate Drops perform three songs for Paste during this year's Newport Folk Festival.  read more

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Video Premiere: Carolina Chocolate Drops' "Short Dress Gal" (with Luminescent Orchestrii)

Video Premiere: Carolina Chocolate Drops' "Short Dress Gal" (with Luminescent Orchestrii)

After nearly a year of touring in support of their recent album, Genuine Negro Jig, three-piece African-American string band Carolina Chocolate Drops has been busy in the studio recording new tracks....  read more

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Carolina Chocolate Drops Release EP, Plot Tour Dates

Carolina Chocolate Drops Release EP, Plot Tour Dates

Carolina Chocolate Drops recently released their second release through Nonesuch Records. The self-titled, four-track EP is a collaboration with Luminescent Ochestrii and features Human Beatboxer Adam Matta....  read more

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The Low Anthem Performs With Iron & Wine, Emmylou Harris

The Low Anthem Performs With Iron & Wine, Emmylou Harris

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