Carolina Chocolate Drops on Michigan TV station

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keb59 (1 year ago) OUTSTANDING talent! These folks are a MUST see.
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GarystedmanF (1 year ago) They've got it. As a person who only embraces a certain style of bluegrass I can say these folks has got what it takes. I don't care for a whole lot of blue grass type music, but when it comes flavored with an applachian mountain touch and is sung from the soul, its usually right on time. I am so glad I found some african americans who embrace this style of music. I also detect a little cajun touch, which I also love. We Love Yall from Alabama!
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456089712 (1 year ago) I love this style of music and am thrilled to see that it is being handed down and preserved for our children. Just as importantly, it sounds great! Well done!
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Nyogtha (1 year ago) I'm glad to see this southern style of folk music isn't gone.

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twobarbreak (1 year ago) Absolutely Brilliant...
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plattform5163 (1 year ago) Nice music and story ! Thanks for sharing!
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apppleofeye (1 year ago) this kind of music is old British ,Scot, Welsh ,and Irish influence brought to North America 400 years ago,and nobody can say it is not so

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superdave2112 (1 year ago) Partially true, but there is also the influence of the American slaves, from Africa. That is where the primitive banjo came from. Thomas Jefferson wrote about the slaves carrying thier "banjars" off the boats.

Sure many of the songs and melodies came from Europe (don't forget France and Germany too) but they certainly changed by the time the slaves were singing them.

I believe the CCDs do a great representation of this fine, melting pot music.
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a45shooter (10 months ago) Now ... THIS ... is American. Not a nation of hyphenated Americans, but a fantastic demonstration of all coming together as one. Not divisive diversity.. But UNITY. United in our common history through music.

Her comments brought a tear to my eye.

Fantastic work. Outstanding. Just when I have given up on my country I can always find one more reason to fight for it.
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Raddog127 (10 months ago to say black history is about as segregated as it gets, shouldnt all african american history just be part of american history?
thePolerin (10 months ago) If "american history" actually INCLUDED black history in the schools and took into consideration more of the actual concerns and things that black people have accomplished or had to deal with, you might be right. As it stands however "American History" is dominated by white men.

It's why we need Womens studies and African American studies. White guys aren't the only type of people that have done things, just the only ones we get taught about.
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kfleetwood (8 months ago) Really excellent job Steve, I feel your style. I want to see more, more! Congratulations on your Emmy win.

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whybelikethat (8 months ago) Wow! Great Job Steve. The music was great and so was the video. Only problem is i will be thinking about this song the rest of the day and won't be able to get it out of my head. That is okay because I do enjoy this type of music.

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StaceyKimbrell (8 months ago) Steve Kimbrell just won an regional Emmy for this piece. He produced, wrote and directed "Carolina Chocolate Drops". He is at the award show now and just called. He has been nominated before and won Addy awards before but this is nice. He is a very diverse and talented man.

Good Job Steve!
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mustardboy2 (5 months ago) Now THAT's music!!
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curtisjjr (1 week ago) You guys are amazing! Absolutely inspiring! Thanks!
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crj823 (1 week ago) Thank you Carolina Chocolate Drops for keeping the music alive. Love y'all.
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adkwalker (5 days ago) Never heard of this band until this evening... It's always cool see music tear down cultural barriers, but this music is also a history lesson as well, Well done!!