Vale Paddy Fahey: Haunting composer for traditional fiddle
Born: August 1916 Died: May 31st, 2019 Irish traditional music lost one of its finest composers and players in the passing of Paddy Fahey at the age of 102. His tune compositions, some 60 in number, were lyrical and elegant, melancholic and haunting, and have entered the repertoire of almost every fiddle player in the country. His […]
Charlie Daniels settles the Fiddle vs Violin debate in country music
CHARLIE DANIELS SETTLES THE FIDDLE-VS-VIOLIN DEBATE IN ‘COUNTRY MUSIC’ Over the years, you might’ve heard country music fans stress the difference between an old-time fiddle player and a high-brow violinist. Per a story he tells in a trailer for Ken Burns’ upcoming Country Music docu-series, Charlie Daniels, of all people, reckons there’s no real difference at all. Daniels’ revelation came […]