Carolina Chocolate Drops' Nonesuch Debut Drops Today, Following Feature on NPR's "All Things Considered"

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The Carolina Chocolate Drops' Nonesuch debut, Genuine Negro Jig, is in stores around the world today, not least the Nonesuch Store, where CD orders include an instant download of the album with seven exclusive bonus tracks recorded live. The band was featured on NPR's All Things Considered yesterday, discussing and performing three tunes off the new album. The US tour begins next week.

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The Carolina Chocolate Drops' Nonesuch debut, Genuine Negro Jig, is in stores around the world today, not least the Nonesuch Store, where CD orders include an instant download of the album as high-quality, 320 kbps MP3s at no additional cost, with seven exclusive bonus tracks recorded live.

The band was featured in a prominent profile on NPR's All Things Considered yesterday. The trio—Dom Flemons, Rhiannon Giddens, and Justin Robinson—stopped by NPR's Studio 4A to talk with host Melissa Block about the roots of their music and perform three tunes off the new album: "Your Baby Ain't Sweet Like Mine," "Cindy Gal," and "Cornbread and Butterbeans." To listen to the 13-minute segment, visit npr.org.

There's more live music from the Carolina Chocolate Drops in the weeks ahead as the band begins its US tour next week at the Royal Theater in Danville, Indiana. Dates in the Midwest and Northeast follow, featuring a set at the Bowery Ballroom in New York City on March 14. For all the tour information, visit nonesuch.com/on-tour.

To pick up your copy of Genuine Negro Jig for just $13, with the seven live bonus tracks, visit the Nonesuch Store.

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  • Tuesday, February 16, 2010
    Carolina Chocolate Drops' Nonesuch Debut Drops Today, Following Feature on NPR's "All Things Considered"

    The Carolina Chocolate Drops' Nonesuch debut, Genuine Negro Jig, is in stores around the world today, not least the Nonesuch Store, where CD orders include an instant download of the album as high-quality, 320 kbps MP3s at no additional cost, with seven exclusive bonus tracks recorded live.

    The band was featured in a prominent profile on NPR's All Things Considered yesterday. The trio—Dom Flemons, Rhiannon Giddens, and Justin Robinson—stopped by NPR's Studio 4A to talk with host Melissa Block about the roots of their music and perform three tunes off the new album: "Your Baby Ain't Sweet Like Mine," "Cindy Gal," and "Cornbread and Butterbeans." To listen to the 13-minute segment, visit npr.org.

    There's more live music from the Carolina Chocolate Drops in the weeks ahead as the band begins its US tour next week at the Royal Theater in Danville, Indiana. Dates in the Midwest and Northeast follow, featuring a set at the Bowery Ballroom in New York City on March 14. For all the tour information, visit nonesuch.com/on-tour.

    To pick up your copy of Genuine Negro Jig for just $13, with the seven live bonus tracks, visit the Nonesuch Store.

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