The South has always been one of the most distinctive regions of the United States, with its own set of traditions and a turbulent history. Although often assoc

While in the Mississippi State Archives tracking down Abbott Ferriss's beautiful photographic portraits of musicians from 1939, author Harry Bolick discovered,

Ken Kolodner's book presents transcriptions with detailed bowings in tandem withthree recorded versions of 35 Appalachian fiddle tunes ranging from some very co

Play Me Something Quick and Devilish explores the heritage of traditional fiddle music in Missouri. Howard Wight Marshall considers the place of homemade music

Meticulously collected from recordings, square and contra dances, fiddle contests, jam sessions and individual fiddlers- this book is meant to provide a snapsho