Mode of Program Participation
Performances and Arts
Participation Type
Performance
Session Title
The Broad(er) Reach of Upper East Tennessee Fiddling
Session Abstract or Summary
This session will present new research on the reach of upper East Tennessee fiddling throughout southwest Virginia, and particularly in Western North Carolina. We will show new connections between East Tennessee fiddlers JD Harris, Osey Helton, and others, and well-known fiddlers thought to represent the western North Carolina fiddling style. We will also present two previously unknown 78rpm recordings by JD Harris that help broaden our understanding of his particular approach to the instrument.
Presentation #1 Title
The Broad(er) Reach of Upper East Tennessee Fiddling
Presentation #1 Abstract or Summary
This session will present new research on the reach of upper East Tennessee fiddling throughout southwest Virginia, and particularly in Western North Carolina. We will show new connections between East Tennessee fiddlers JD Harris, Osey Helton, and others, and well-known fiddlers thought to represent the western North Carolina fiddling style. We will also present two previously unknown 78rpm recordings by JD Harris that help broaden our understanding of his particular approach to the instrument.
At-A-Glance Bio- Presenter #1
Roy Andrade is an Associate Professor in Appalachian Studies at ETSU, and coordinates the old-time music portion of Bluegrass, Old Time, and Country Music Studies.
At-A-Glance Bio- Presenter #2
Corbin Hayslett is a graduate student in Appalachian Studies at ETSU, and a celebrated old-time musician.
The Broad(er) Reach of Upper East Tennessee Fiddling
This session will present new research on the reach of upper East Tennessee fiddling throughout southwest Virginia, and particularly in Western North Carolina. We will show new connections between East Tennessee fiddlers JD Harris, Osey Helton, and others, and well-known fiddlers thought to represent the western North Carolina fiddling style. We will also present two previously unknown 78rpm recordings by JD Harris that help broaden our understanding of his particular approach to the instrument.
