Carolina Chocolate Drops Reunite in Mebane NC to Remember Joe Thompson (2021)

Rhiannon Giddens and Justin Robinson revisit the house where they met old time fiddler Joe Thompson, the inspiration for their musical works together as The Carolina Chocolate Drops. The meeting was facilitated by Eduardo Montes-Bradley, a filmmaker working on a documentary entitled, "Black Fiddlers."

[@kenhill295]

I had the pleasure of spending the day with Joe Thompson at his home playing fiddles and hearing stories. As we talked about fiddle music and African-American history with that music, Joe said it made him sad that there didn't seem to be any young black musicians who cared about this music. The very next year he met THESE two. The rest is Joe Thompson history. Loved spending the day with him!

[@adams565]

Always a bit bizarre to see my old hometown on YT. Otherwise, important work here. Rhiannon is a national treasure.

[@martykrausse]

Amazing conversation, thanks for posting this!

[@carlkaufman2429]

Pretty damn magical. I came across the Carolina Chocolate Drops some years ago and loved the music. This gave me some history and context. Thanks for sharing this.

[@independentfilmfund3399]

It was a real pleasure to be around them for the day. Thanks so much for watching.

[@sarahspector5294]

love love love

[@user-ih5cl9sg2i]

unique,historical musical experience...thank you.

[@christophersheeler7173]

Rhiannon has the best drop thumb technique

[@GiovannaC266]

🎻Amazing! Thank you to all who participated!

[@jacobceparano]

This is KZbin Gold. Consider changing the title to something about them and Joe and the Carolina Chocolate Drops. This is worthy of a million views! I love the Carolina Chocolate Drops. Sure, everyone wishes they would get together and put more content out!

[@independentfilmfund3399]

That's a great idea. Thanks

[@joecontreras5068]

That’s badass !

[@feelinghealingfrequences7179]

amazing how rhiannon sings while fiddlin

[@user-rv4nb1gz3e]

Wow she still making music Dont see her on U Tube in new ones Love her Corn Bread and butter beans with Hubby

[@bartonseagrave9605]

Those turtles nibbling away at Rhiannon's ears don't appear to affect her beautiful playing.

[@annmills3163]

💕💕☮️💜💕💕

[@elliottcrews4997]

Does anyone know what Justin R. is doing these days? I hope he's still performing but while DF and RG are very active I never see anything about him.

[@elliottcrews4997]

I wish Dom could have been there as well.

[@BoudiciaDark]

Old Time > bluegrass

[@elliottcrews4997]

I disagree. Their are each their own thing. Beauty in both.