
Appalachian Fiddler Albert Hash
The Last Leaf on the Tree
McFarland & Co Inc (Publisher)
Published on 23. April 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
204 pages
978-1-4766-7642-5 (ISBN)
Description
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.
Reviews / Votes
"This book has a charm and readability that make it difficult to put down"-Old Time NewsMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Jefferson, NC
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Interest Age: From 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
59 photos, appendices, notes, bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
343 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4766-7642-5 (9781476676425)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
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.
Content
Table of Contents
Foreword by Wayne Henderson
Introduction by Malcolm L. Smith
One-A Young Genius on Whitetop Mountain
Two-An Appalachian Upbringing
Three-Clocks, Machines and "Govn'ment Work"
Four-Eric Clapton's Guitar
Five-The Grooming of a Banjo Player
Six-Bringing Whitetop to the World
Seven-The Last Leaf on the Tree
Eight-The Legacy of Albert Hash
Appendix I: Discography: Albert Hash
Appendix II: List of Tunes Recorded by Albert Hash (from Kilby Spencer)
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index
Foreword by Wayne Henderson
Introduction by Malcolm L. Smith
One-A Young Genius on Whitetop Mountain
Two-An Appalachian Upbringing
Three-Clocks, Machines and "Govn'ment Work"
Four-Eric Clapton's Guitar
Five-The Grooming of a Banjo Player
Six-Bringing Whitetop to the World
Seven-The Last Leaf on the Tree
Eight-The Legacy of Albert Hash
Appendix I: Discography: Albert Hash
Appendix II: List of Tunes Recorded by Albert Hash (from Kilby Spencer)
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index