Here's a CBS video that marks September 2013 as the transition between Carolina Chocolate Drops and the solo career of Rhiannon Giddens, accompanied by the Chocolate Drops:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFCWQHoFf2o

Rhiannon still does "roots" music, but she's also doing a lot more music that might be considered commercially popular.

Whatever the case, it's a pleasure to listen to her. I came across her YouTube channel today, and was hooked for hours. Take a listen:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTQvn1-6IhiMo994ivalgmA

-Joe-