During the early 1800’s many fiddles were destroyed or hidden both by the fiddlers and laypeople because they thought it best for the soul as it was a “sinful instrument that encouraged wild dancing, drinking and fighting.”
Rebuilding Lives in Northern Ireland
Aug 22nd, 2014 by admin
During the early 1800’s many fiddles were destroyed or hidden both by the fiddlers and laypeople because they thought it best for the soul as it was a “sinful instrument that encouraged wild dancing, drinking and fighting.”