New England fiddles - Bishop, John Melville (Documentary Educational Resources, 1989)
Previously released on DVD.. - Title from resource description page (viewed Dec. 23, 2010). - Recorded in New England
Since colonial times, the fiddle has enjoyed a primary place in American traditional music. Playing the fiddle is both intensely personal and an expression of cultural aesthetics. The fiddler provides the spirit and music for dances which are important elements for community cohesion