That's what happens when people try rewriting history rather than embracing it, warts, farts, and all. Yes, there was adversity, yes, blacks were in many cases vastly mistreated, but look at it from another pov: they went from shackled to slavery to now some of the most popular, successful, and charismatic people in the country, if not the world. Despite the overwhelming odds, the ones who decided they would choose their own fates rose above those challenges and now have the fruits of their labor to reward them. It's all about how one decides to see a situation as to how good or bad it really is.
CCD came out of movement with festivals and all to dig some of those roots up. I believe Rhiannon attributes this song to someone she met although I see the group is given songwriting credits for it. also, it's one of those tunes different people contribute verses to it perhaps while sitting around a campfire (Try it!) She does a lot of research into all kinds of music and also an advocate of a lot of Americana being "our" music. (white and black) Love her, sad that CCD broke up, got to see her at DelFest 2019 in her latest group. One of those songs I'd like to remember all the words so I can sing them maybe while maybe taking a walk. Cornbread and butterbeans, and you across the table... ;^)
love it! I wish more people researched history...they would see that Black Americans played this type of music back in the mid to late 19th century...this is apart of our heritage. I would love to see more embrace it :)
Charmaine2007 I'm a white woman that has always loved black roots music. That is where most all of the popular music today rose from...... ....when I was a girl I was raised on blue grass music and this type of music was always part of it. I think that American roots music is making a great big comeback now. Here in St. Louis it is really coming back strong. I am going to see Pokey LaFarge in concert tomorrow night. He and Dom Flemons have been doing some stuff together....I just love it. Music is the way the world will find peace.....in my opinion anyway.
sharon walker that is very true, I think when you grow up being a music lover/grow up around musicians you just learn more about the origins and just have a greater appreciation for it. I would love to see this make a comeback. I hope you enjoy your concert tonight, that sounds amazing! I will have to visit St. Louis sometime, i've only been through there briefly on my way elsewhere. I'm with you though about music bringing peace! you're on to something, that could be said of the arts in general too.
For real, I live in Harlem and when I pick up the guitar and play some blues people ask why I'm playing "white people music". It's shocking to say the least. :/
+sharon walker white people don't have a problem accepting that blacks influenced our music. The problem lies in blacks not wanting to accept that whites influenced black music. Blues and bluegrass are both influenced by Irish folk and African music. When whites and blacks worked together on farms, sharecroppers, miners, railroad workers etc. they also relaxed together after work exchanging musical ideas and styles. Didn't matter what color you were. If you're a musician you understand this.
This is real country music! The country genre has pretty much erased its southern Black American roots, but every country music performer or fan should recognize their debt to the musical gifts of African American artists who lived and died long before their contributions could be documented. Love this wonderful song!
If you say so... Counterpoint: the country genre has been completely severed from all it's roots for decades. What makes this music is the fusion of British and African musical heritages, with the African banjo driving percussion behind the Celtic fiddle's voice.
@@LazyPlumber89 You're making things up, as I haven't said anything is wrong. Further, how would you possibly know how well I understand a sentiment I didn't even address? I could just make up things about you in return, but I'm not going to lower or demean myself in any such manner.
@bsdnfraje BRITISH and AFRICAN ?! The Banjo was created in America, period. It's nothing AFRICAN in regards to the riddims nor functionality of the Banjo. British, GTFOH. This is tether talk 101
Traditional southern music. This is what everybody used to jam back in the day, regardless of race, so why should it be such a shock when we see it now? These guys are just great.
Love the Carolina Chocolate Drops . The jug band with spoon just makes me happy . I think I must have a HillBilly soul cause to me , thats Classic music
When I was a kid, my mom and dad would listen to this music, and pop music. They were from the south. And it the mid 1960 L.A. Unified school District would have May day square dance. And I like like it. My mom told me that my uncle play a banjo.
This is one of my favorite songs from The Carolina Chocolate Drops! I remember eating butter beans, and cornbread is just a staple at the table. My dad told us to bury him with a can of butter beans!
Just so impressed by these musicians ability to play so many different instruments with such skill and have perserved this era and style of music's authenticity.....Love these Artist!!
Okay, I already love them-this song is my favorite-and have seen this video who knows how many times. But this is the first time I realized dude is playing the spoons AND on the jug at the same time. Mind…blown. They are genuinely fantastic. ❤️
Listening to Michael Berry on the way home from work talking about the Carolina Chocolate Drops, had to rush home and look them up. Houston TX here, love the song and the group.
That Michael Berry is a good dude. Used to be on the city council here in Houston, has a kick ass bar, radio program and a beautiful wife from India, I believe. And he knows his music.
I play this 3 finger style, learned it after listening to the Chocolate Drops. Wished I could play claw hammer, it would sound so much better but still makes me smile.
I have their album "Genuine Nego Jig" and listen to it over and over and over. I love the Carolina Chocolate Drops. So sad that the group broke up. There's something spiritul and devine about their music -- like the Beatles, they have their devoted followers and we're sad to see the band break up.
My new favorite band too! Saw them on Marty Stewart and fell in love! I found myself clapping in my living room it was SO exciting. What incredible talent. I'd drive several hundred miles to see them. From a 63 year old emu rancher in Texas....LOVE THE CHOCOLATE DROPS!
We saw these guys twice at High Sierra Music Festival in July 2014. Once for a super cool interactive banjo workshop where they discussed different types of banjos, playing styles, the fiddle, bones and their individual histories. Then saw them in full force on the main stage that afternoon. It completely tweaked my world. I'm taking banjo lessons and the whole thing. All I can say is thanks!
Josh Pearlman, I was at that afternoon performance also! The California sun was shining down and they were singing beautiful harmony. It brought tears to my eyes. For a moment I was in heaven. “Tweaked my world” Indeed!
Absolutely Love ❤ this 🎶 musical style, and it's a comment coming from a dyed in the wool heavy metal, jam-- band, Bluegrass and CCM and Southern Gospel fan❗✝️
I am glad to see younger folks are reconnecting with their musical roots and seeing as I do this music is just humanity at its must real. And while we cannot neglect its tragic history of racism due to us whites I at least hope folks see we are more the same then different. WonderFULmusic as always. A fellow Banjoist.
i keep hearing this song on a station The Range out of Fort Worth Texas. finally i looked it up. makes me feel good. the spirit of the ancestors. you could almost see them dancin. woo hoo
Thank you so much Rhiannon and the band, I really really enjoyed listening and watching you playing and singing so beautifully too. Please stay safe and well too xxxx Mags ❤❤❤❤
They preformed this song prior to the Dave Matthews show at Mansfield , MA on June 5, 2012. I must say that this was one of the most talented and amazing songs I have ever heard live or otherwise. To not appreciate this is simply to not appreciate music at all. I will see them again as soon as they are in my area. Keep on playing! Carolina Chocolate Drops are a rare and very special group.
I liked that you gave us some history of what you were playing. It helped everyone understand the roots of what you were playing and to see that you folks are true artists and have a passion for what you do.
That's what i'm talkin bout , bringin some harmony during these tough times just tryin to live and get by , Thank u C.C.and company ... Chico , BOSTON, Mass.
This is awesome. Glad to see you guys embracing your heritage. All humans need to look back at their own specific cultures and try to embrace what their ancestors did. Otherwise they lived their entire lives and it was for nothing more than reproduction. Bleh. Thats no fun. Embrace your roots man. Love that shit. These guys are awesome.
I don't see any recent comments but I hope people remember this version of the band... The guy on violin ended up leaving to follow his forestry passion so I'm told. The genuine negro jig era was golden.
My previous post was lost, so I hope this doesn't duplicate: My thanks to the Carolina Chocolate Drops for their efforts to keep this old timey music alive and available for us to enjoy.
I like this band! Got this on Itunes yesterday ,had heard their interview on NPR about a week or so ago. Will definitely get their CD. Love the picking & voices are great! Just fun music to listen to!
I love them! I'm impressed that he's playing the bones and the jug at the same time. I usually think of bones as being an Irish music thing, but it makes sense that they crossed the pond.
I'm a Jazz/Rock guitarist who dabbles in Banjo and Mandolin (my poor wife). I've always said that the Banjo originated in Africa and Bluegrass mainly derives from Celtic Fiddle tunes (jigs & reels) and African Banjo and blue notes. Seeing this group become popular really makes me happy. I would totally work with a multi-ethnic group of musicians to make something cool. I love bluegrass, but I love Delta blues and Jazz as well.
The most well-known banjo players indeed know that the banjo originated in Africa. That doesn't put shade on anyway, it's just a matter of history. I also have played music from Mali to Hispanic colleagues who say the rhythms are from Mexico, lol. Silly Wabbit! When Africans either travelled or were kidnapped to come to other countries, they tried to keep the traditional words, instruments and songs alive inside. We ALL should be grateful for that!
This is my new favorite song and band. I am so grateful that I found CCD looking around on youtube. So much real talent and energy between 3 friends, you can tell it comes deep from there heart and soul.
This "transports"me back to a time I will never know, but I spents lots of time thinking about what our enslaved Ancestors endured, but still made such soul stirring music...💜☮🌻🕊🕊🕊
I'd fill the jug with whiskey and take sips throughout the session. The more I drink, the lower the octave, the better I'd feel, and the better we'd sound.
