#old time fiddling

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A demonstration of multiple styles of fiddling.

Included in this is the fiddling style of “g*psies” which I know Rromani peoples affirm that this is a slur against their people. I would assume Carol Ann Wheeler showcases the romani style of fiddle here. I chose to share this video despite the slur, to showcase the culture. In the future I will research more accurate depictions of the Romani culture.

Also, the Norweigan fiddling I believe has been corrected in the youtube video, it’s actually Swedish.

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Iowa State Fare

Iowa State Fare Scandinavian string band melodies, Meskwaki Indian love songs, gospel harmonies, polkas, old-time fiddling, Mexican folk songs, and blues are some of the vibrant community-based musical traditions presented in this unique collection of Iowa music. Iowa State Fare showcases the vitality and diversity of the state's musical traditions on the occasion of the celebration of 150 years of Iowa statehood. These 1996 studio recordings feature eight ensembles and one solo performer selected to appear in the Iowa Sesquicentennial program at the Smithsonian Festival of American Folklife. The CD booklet features essays, bibliographic information, and lyrics with translations. The joys of Iowa's indigenous musics abound. -icon