About this episode
This episode discusses the life and legacy of influential Scottish fiddler Ron Gonnella with guest Dr. Jane MacMorran.
We discuss the life and legacy of Ron Gonnella, one of Scotland's most influential fiddlers. Our guest is Dr. Jane MacMorran, a former United States National Fiddling Champion and Director of Appalachian, Scottish, and Irish Studies at East Tennessee State University.
People in this episode
Host: Fred Sauceman
Guest: Dr. Jane MacMorran
Topics covered
- fiddling
- Scottish music
- cultural legacy
- interview
- music history
Keywords
- Ron Gonnella
- fiddler
- Scottish music
- Dr. Jane MacMorran
- Appalachian studies
- music legacy
- fiddling champion
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: East Tennessee State University
Places: Scotland
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