The Makings of a Master, Traditional Kentucky Fiddling

A Short Clip from "The Makings of a Master: Kentucky Folk Art Apprenticeships" on exhibit at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History in Frankfort. Featuring master fiddler Roger Cooper and apprentice Michael Garvin. "Fiddle traditions differ from place to place, and masters teach apprentices the tunes and styles that are unique to their area. In northeastern Kentucky, generations of travel along the Ohio River has resulted in a fiddle style with strong dance rhythm and embellished melodies with lots of notes and stops. Since 1993, the Kentucky Arts Council has supported masters and apprentices of community-based art forms with the Folk and Traditional Arts Apprenticeship program. Artists include traditional musicians, dancers, weavers, marble makers, chair makers, quilters, storytellers, and more. Kentucky is filled with folk traditions, old and new, from basket makers and banjo players to dancers and drummers. Explore the relationships between master folk artists and their apprentices, and the culture they share through art, video interviews, live concerts and demonstrations. This exhibition celebrates 20 years of apprenticeships documented by the Kentucky Folklife Program."

-Kentucky Arts Council

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Kentucky
• Arts
• Council
• Traditional
• Fiddle
• Old
• Time
• Music
• Guitar
• Roger
• Cooper
• Michael
• Garvin
• Memories

[kbj76]

I know this is about fiddling but I enjoyed the Taylor too...lol