Fiddle tunes -- North Carolina.

Abstract Roger Howell has been immersed in traditional mountain music since childhood. As a teenager, Howell began playing fiddle and soon became a respected musician in the Madison County, North Carolina area. Howell has performed at various festivals and has won multiple contests at regional conventions. In addition to his performance skills, Howell is a respected teacher, author, and instrument technician. Howell learned fiddle tunes from some of the region's best fiddlers including Fletcher...

Abstract Steve Ledford started playing fiddle at age seven and performed extensively in his home community with his father and sisters. In 1929 as part of the Carolina Ramblers String Band, he played on radio in New York City where the group also made 20 recordings for the American Record Company. In subsequent years, back in North Carolina, he played with several other notable early country music artists including Wade Mainer, Zeke Morris, Clyde Moody, Jay Hugh and Roy Hall. With these musicians,...