[Dixielandjazz] Carolina Chocolate Drops on Prairie Home Companionthis we...

[Bill Haesler]

>  So is the group name a revived one or just a tongue in cheek  salute 
> to the fact that they are all
> Afro-American?  Anyone know they're  background or how long they've 
> been playing?

Dear KC,
I can't help you with the question, but the phrase 'chocolate drop' 
immediately brings to mind Louis' introduction to his vocal on "Shine" 
(9 March 1931).
"Oh, chocolate drop that's me!"
MKOM.
Kind regards,
Bill.