Appalachian Fiddler Albert Hash: The Last Leaf on the Tree

by Malcolm L. Smith, Edwin Lacy

World-class luthier and renowned guitarist Wayne Henderson calls Albert Hash "a real folk hero." A virtuoso fiddler from the Blue Ridge, Hash built more than 300 fiddles in his lifetime, recorded numerous times with a variety of bands and inspired countless instrument makers and musicians in the mountains of rural Southwest Virginia near the North Carolina border. His biography is the story of a resourceful, humble man who dedicated his life to his art, community and Appalachian musical heritage.

125 pages, Paperback

Published April 12, 2020

Reviews

[Adrienne Howard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a warm biography of a fascinating character.

[Neil Sagebiel · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good story about a good man.

[Teresa Switala · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good read on a distant relative of mine! 💙