Carolina Chocolate Drops at Minnesota Zoo

From North Carolina

First Twin Cities show since since March 29, 2009 • First Minnesota Zoo show • Sixth Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since January 20, 2008

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From last.fm:

The Carolina Chocolate Drops are a group of young African-American string band musicians that have come to together to play the rich tradition of fiddle and banjo music in Carolina's Piedmont. Rhiannon Giddens and Justin Robinson both hail from Durham, North Carolina while Dom Flemons is native to sunny Arizona. Although they have diverse musical backgrounds, they draw their musical heritage from the foothills of North and South Carolina. Read more about Carolina Chocolate Drops on Last.fm.

From Minneapolis

First show since since June 12, 2010 • First Minnesota Zoo show • First show supporting a touring headliner since May 18, 2008 • 47th show on MN Live's calendar since July 15, 2006

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From last.fm:

Roma di Luna is an acoustic duo whose music recalls early 20th century folk and country set to modern times. As husband and wife, Alexei and Channy Casselle co-write songs that are plaintive, sometimes dark yet “hauntingly soothing” noted for “simple instrumentation along with piercing, emotively beautiful vocals.” The songs are presented in a stark manner, keeping them true to the influence of Americana roots. Lyrics soaked with confessions Read more on Last.fm