The Legacy of Ron Gonnella

In the latter half of the twentieth century, Ron Gonnella’s extensive discography played a pivotal role in reviving interest in traditional Scottish fiddling, particularly in the United States. Jane MacMorran’s The Legacy of Ron Gonnella offers an in-depth exploration of this legendary fiddler whose influence has largely been overlooked in mainstream music history. MacMorran situates the musician’s work within the cultural shifts of the 1960s, ’70s, and ’80s—decades that witnessed multiple folk