Carolina Chocolate Drops News

When asked to write a song for the new "Hunger Games" movie, Rhiannon Giddens of the Carolina Chocolate Drops knew she had to dive into the books to understand what all the fuss was about.

That's how long it's been since the Carolina Chocolate Drops introduced themselves to an audience at the former City Stages festival .

The beautifully spooky old Theater at Lime Kiln is set for another season, and its opening show will feature the Grammy Award-winning Carolina Chocolate Drops.

T he electric sound of old-time music through four talented, multi-instrumentalists is as unique as it is energizing.

Theater at Lime Kiln's 2012 season, according to Tony Russell, the theater's Executive Director is one you most definitely will not want to miss, "What an opening week we have, three nights of "Lexington's Letters to the Editor" , followed by the GRAMMY Award-winning Carolina Chocolate Drops a It doesn't get better than that!.. Well it actually ... (more)

Whatever it is, it's good. If you haven't heard of this Grammy award winning trio, listen to their 2010 Fresh Air interview and you will become a fan.

Mother's Day is Sunday! If you haven't remembered to pick up a gift for your maternal unit, don't stress: no matter what kind of music your mom is into, we've got some suggestions of shows for her special day.

Alan Lomax's collection of folk music recordings was recently made available online and it's already influencing contemporary musicians.

The Carolina Chocolate Dropsa the most electrifying, acoustic band ever? Ultimately you will have to be judge! However, not wanting to lead the jury but, listen to their albums, read their performance reviews from around the world, and very quickly you come to the conclusion it's no brag, just fact, the Carolina Chocolate Drops are the most ... (more)

Seven seasons of a television show, multiple specials and two films later, the group is returning to D.C. for "community service." 7:30 p.m., all ages, $32.50 and up 2.) Beltway Poetry Grand Slam 2012 At Busboys And Poets Whether you're a Busboys poetry open mic regular or not a fan of the art form that is incredibly difficult to deliver well, ... (more)

The black string music tradition predates the blues. It even influenced and echoes what is today commonly known as traditional folk and bluegrass.

Pittsburgh, PA -- The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust will premier Bluegrass Day, set for Saturday, June 9th at the 2012 Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival, June 1 - 10.

Sometimes I browse through the New Orleans Jazz Fest , sampling food, crafts and music in a shopping mall blur, but often that browsing leads to profound and unexpected connections.