STRING BANDS IN THE NORTH CAROLINA PIEDMONT

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STRING BANDS IN THE NORTH CAROLINA PIEDMONT by Bob Carlin: Carlin tells the history of the region and the music through its people, using extensive interviews, photos, more. Along the way he covers: African-Americans & string band music; societal function of square dances; how musicians bought and learned to play their instruments; fiddler's conventions & their history as community fundraisers; the recording industry; influence of live radio stations; the first generation of locally-bred country musicians; bluegrass & musical change following World War II, more. 267 pp.
542-112 .. $39.95

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