Fiddle Noir

Fiddle NoirThis album, produced by Marshall Wyatt and Old Hat Records, showcases the work of African American fiddlers who recorded in the second quarter of the 20th century, 1925 1949. Many black musicians active during that era came from a string band tradition rooted in the previous century, when the violin was "king of instruments." Even so, African American fiddlers were seldom documented on early phonograph records, due to industry marketing strategies

This album, produced by Marshall Wyatt and Old Hat Records, showcases the work of African-American fiddlers who recorded in the second quarter of the 20th century, 1925-1949. Many black musicians active during that era came from a string band tradition rooted in the previous century, when the violin was "king of instruments." Even so, African -American fiddlers were seldom documented on early phonograph records, due to industry marketing strategies that generally excluded them. Those few who did record created a compelling body of work - soulful blues, country dance tunes, folk songs, ballads, rags, breakdowns, and sacred numbers.

Fiddle Noir gathers 14 examples of this rare music, each remastered directly from the original 78 rpm shellac discs - over 41 minutes of music. Artists include Andrew Baxter, Eddie Anthony, Edward Lee Coleman, Charlie Pierce, Will Batts, Jim Booker, and other masters of the instrument.

The album comes with an 8-page full-size color booklet with history, photographs, and discography.

(Note: This recording is not available in CD or digital download formats.)

Old Hat catalogue number: LP-5001

Formats available:

• Vinyl LP

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