At this virtual presentation, Howard Marshall will talk about the history behind the fiddle tunes of Missouri and play some examples, accompanied by Heinrich Leonhard. Marshall's third book chronicling the saga of the fiddle from the 1960s to the present is being prepared for publication. Adult & teens. Register to get a Zoom link. A recording will also be made for later viewing until June 25.
How and why did the fiddle (or violin) become so prevalent in Missouri history and in the varieties of music around us? At this virtual presentation, Howard Marshall will talk about the history behind the fiddle tunes played across Missouri and play some examples, accompanied by Heinrich Leonhard.
Howard Marshall is a lifelong fan of fiddle music and fiddlers. In recent years, he has published his research in journal articles and books for the University of Missouri Press documenting the people and music of the fiddle in Missouri's cultural life, from the early French settlements into the 1960s. His books include "Play Me Something Quick and Devilish," 2012, and "Fiddler's Dream," 2017, both with CDs of archival recordings. A third book, continuing the saga from the 1960s to the present, is being prepared for publication.
Dr. Marshall is professor emeritus of art history and archaeology at the University of Missouri in Columbia and former director of the Missouri Cultural Heritage Center.
Adults and teens. Please register to get a Zoom link. If you miss the live presentation look for our recording of the program, available until June 25.
EVENT TYPE: | Music | History & Genealogy | Featured |
TAGS: | MO Bicentennial |
Please note that this program is taking place online or via broadcast rather than at a physical library branch. See the event description for details on how to watch or listen.
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