Various Artists - The Art of Traditional Fiddle

Part of the cultural heritage that Rounder Records has sought to preserve is North America's large and diverse stock of social music. It is the fiddle that propelled the USA's pioneer dances and cheered the melancholy of the lonely winters. Over 33 tracks, this CD celebrates some of the many styles of traditional fiddle from early dance tunes to slow airs.Featured fiddlers include Alva Greene, Theresa MacLellan, Jerry Holland, Snake Chapman, Buddy Thomas, Gerry Robichaud, Fred Stoneking, Art Galbraith, Darley Fulks, Violet Hensley, Lonnie Robertson, Larry Riendeau and many more.