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14 Musicians Share Their Thanksgiving Traditions

By Ryan Bort at 11:20 AM on November 22, 2012

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

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

By Dacey Orr at 3:30 PM on November 5, 2012

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

By Geoffrey Himes at 8:15 AM on March 1, 2012

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

By Stephen M. Deusner at 10:32 AM on February 20, 2012

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"

By Tyler Kane at 4:00 PM on January 27, 2012

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"

By Tyler Kane at 1:15 PM on November 22, 2011

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

By Max Blau at 1:00 PM on September 29, 2011

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)

By Bo Moore at 2:36 PM on January 28, 2011

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

By China Reevers at 9:27 AM on January 28, 2011

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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