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Appalachian fiddling developed in the southern Appalachian mountains - from traditional Scottish, English and Irish music brought to the United States by immigrants from those countries.

In turn it influenced country, bluegrass, and old-time music.

Resources in This Category

• Davenport, Clyde

  http://www.stg.brown.edu/projects/davenport/CLYDE_DAVENPORT.html
  Biography of an old-time fiddler and banjo player, born 1921, and raised on the Cumberland Plateau, south-central Kentucky. Includes some of his tunes.

• Jarrel, Tommy (1901-1985)

  http://www.well.com/user/dmsml/tommy.html
  A memorial to the old-time fiddler, banjo player, and singer from the North Carolina Appalachians.

• Reed Island Rounders

  http://www.reedisland.com/RIR/rounders.htm
  Offer old-time fiddle and banjo music from the Appalachians. Profiles, discography, gig guide, information about workshops, and booking details.

• Stamper, Art

  http://www.artstamper.com/
  Plays and teaches the Appalachian fiddle style he learned from his father, Hiram, in turn learned from old-time fiddlers years earlier. Biography, discography, audio and video clips, and contact details.

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