Record #:

3484

Author(s):

Sharpe, Bill

Abstract:

Fiddling is a musical tradition in the state. Earnest East of Surry County has continued the art since the 1920s, winning numerous awards and appearing at prestigious national festivals. In 1990, he received a North Carolina Folk Heritage Award.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 44 Issue 1 and 2, Oct 1997, p23-24, por

Subject(s):

East, Earnest E., 1916-2000; Fiddlers--Surry County; Fiddling