|
|
THE HISTORIC CULTURAL GRASSROOTS OF IT ALL!
"It started in backwoods “jook” or “juke" joints across the land. Certain regions referred to it as “da bottom”.
It was at these home-grown pit stops where new cliches, dances, powerful musical riffs, and rent parties were born.
The feasts and drinks flowed freely, and boy what a time was had!
These same grassroots traditions also became established in the larger cities, and as Fats so deliciously invites...
"Come in cats and check yo hats, I MEAN this joint is jumpin!' " Look out now!"
– Darlene Askew Gist
"It started in backwoods “jook” or “juke" joints across the land. Certain regions referred to it as “da bottom”.
It was at these home-grown pit stops where new cliches, dances, powerful musical riffs, and rent parties were born.
The feasts and drinks flowed freely, and boy what a time was had!
These same grassroots traditions also became established in the larger cities, and as Fats so deliciously invites...
"Come in cats and check yo hats, I MEAN this joint is jumpin!' " Look out now!"
– Darlene Askew Gist
