The Chitlin' Circuit

The "Chitlin Circuit" is the collective name given to performance venues throughout the eastern, southern, and upper midwest areas of the United States that were safe and acceptable for African American musicians, comedians, and other entertainers to perform in during the era of racial segregation in the United States.
This mix contains over 30 of the artists that cut their teeth playing these juke joints, and who subsequently went on to shape the history of rock'n'roll.
(see track list for details)