"Louisiana Fiddlers" shines light on sixty-two of the bayou stateas most accomplished fiddlers of the twentieth century. Author Ron Yule outlines the lives and times of these performers, who represent a multitude of fiddling styles including Cajun, country, western swing, zydeco, bluegrass, Irish, contest fiddling, and blues.

Featuring over 150 photographs, this volume provides insight into the afiddlina groundsa of Louisiana. Yule chronicles the musiciansa varied appearances from the stage of the "Louisiana Hayride," honky tonks, dancehalls, house dances, radio and television, and festivals, to the front porch and other more casual venues. The brief sketches include observations on musical travels, recordings, and family history.

Nationally acclaimed fiddlers Harry Choates, Dewey Balfa, Dennis McGee, Michael Doucet, Rufus Thibodeaux, and Hadley Castille share space with relatively unknown masters such as Mastern Brack, aCheesea Read, John W. Daniel, and Fred Beavers. Each player has helped shape the regionas rich musical tradition.