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A Connecticut Fiddler

NutmegCT

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Ad for a runaway slave:, back in the 1700s:

“Sawney is a fiddler, and he took with him the fiddle.” After he was returned to his owner, Sawney eventually bought his own freedom, became an independent worker who bought his own farm, married, and wrote popular music.

Sawney ad.jpg


And now, for the rest of the story:

 
Fascinating - and as per the story quite unexpected musical style. Thanks for sharing
 
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