Listening notes Frank Murphy interviewed by Mike Stoner at Murphy's home near Rochester, NY, July 24, 1975Tape 1, Side AFrom Westport, Co. MayoStarted playing fiddle at age 20 after having played mouth organ as a child. Learned a few techniques from a neighbor, then learned by ear. Often learned from 78 records. Lilting was not common.Discussion of musical events at which Murphy performed: Set dancing and house dances. No...

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