chitlin circuit

American  

[chit-lin sur-kit] / ˈtʃɪt lɪn ˈsɜr kɪt /

Or chitlin' circuit

noun

Informal.

1. a group of clubs and theaters featuring Black performers and intended to appeal to Black people.

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Etymology

Origin of chitlin circuit

First recorded in 1965–70; so called because of the assumption that chitlins (one of several dialect pronunciations of chitterlings ( def. ) ) are eaten mostly by African Americans

Example Sentences

The show, which is called The Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit Tour as a way of referencing black performers that were segregated from the country scene, often paid homage in its interludes to these artists.

From BBC

Hoping and praying that you'll bag tickets for Beyoncé's upcoming Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit Tour.

From BBC

She thinks the purpose of using "Chitlin' Circuit" as part of the title is to educate people who may not know about it.

From BBC

Fresh off her Grammy Award wins Sunday, the “Texas Hold ’Em” singer on Monday announced the 22-show Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin’ Circuit Tour, which kicks off with a four-night romp at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood in April and runs through July.

From Los Angeles Times

The “Cowboy Carter” doesn’t shy away from country: the track list has teased potential collaborations with Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson and included a mention of the “Chitlin’ Circuit,” a Jim Crow-era network of Black entertainment venues.

From Seattle Times