Appalachian Fiddler Albert Hash: The Last Leaf on the Tree: 47 (Contributions to Southern Appalachian Studies, 47) - Softcover

Malcolm L. Smith (author) & L. Edwin Lacy (author)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1476676429 ISBN 13: 9781476676425

Publisher: McFarland, 2020

Synopsis

World-class luthier and renowned guitarist Wayne Henderson calls Albert Hash "a real folk hero." A virtuoso fiddler from the Blue Ridge, Hash built more than 300 fiddles in his lifetime, recorded numerous times with a variety of bands and inspired countless instrument makers and musicians in the mountains of rural Southwest Virginia near the North Carolina border. His biography is the story of a resourceful, humble man who dedicated his life to his art, community and Appalachian musical heritage.

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About the Authors

Malcolm L. Smith is a professor and musician from rural Virginia who is a frequent writer about Appalachian culture and old time music. His work has appeared in countless publications including Sing Out! Magazine and the Old Time Herald.

Edwin Lacy is an old-time musician and Presbyterian minister from the Blue Ridge, currently living in Ellicott City, Maryland.

Edition details

• Publisher: McFarland
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1476676429
• ISBN 13: 9781476676425
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 125