Carolina Chocolate Drops Band

[alyclepal]

These guys are awesome!  Rurik and I really prefer to get music from instrumental groups as opposed to what you usually hear on the radio.  We enjoy a wild variety.  This band is my son's new favorite.  At 5 he says "this music makes my body move, play some more!".  The first video is an interesting remake of a radio tune with beat box and banjo

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[stitchwhich]

That is some good music. Thanks!

[alyclepal]

Sure thing:>. If you look on their list on youtube there is a Great accapelo Celtic piece too.

[sgt_majorette]

Of course I had to listen to "Genuine Negro Jig" first! Loved the flamenco feel, made me think of the Spanish influences on Jamaican culture; how my mother dances, and that both her parents spoke Spanish.

[alyclepal]

I really enjoy the wide variety this group performs. I used to take lessons in Old Time/Bluegrass fiddle when I was a teen and I love to hear a well played instrumental ensemble, esp. with roots in Old Time which we can directly trace back to African music. They have Old Time, this piece, Celtic, Blues, etc. I think folks don't research the progression of music enough:<. I'm glad you like them!

[alyclepal]

I think it's awesome your mom dances, btw!

[alyclepal]

That's exactly where I heard them as well. I think I'm going to have to go buy a cd this week:>