Onoma River by Esther & Holland

Fiddler Esther Morgan-Ellis and banjoist Holland Hopson present original music that brings new blood to old-time music. Georgia-based Morgan-Ellis on fiddle and Alabama-based Hopson on banjo embrace the spirit of ‘crooked’ tunes with a set of newly composed music that builds on southern Appalachian traditions. Onoma River shows that old-time music remains vital; it isn’t necessarily old at all.

Tracks 1, 3, 6, 7, 12, 13, 16 & 17 are by Holland Hopson
Tracks 2, 4, 8, 10, 14 & 15 are by Esther Morgan-Ellis
Other tunes were recorded with permission of the artists:
Track 5 by Brad Kolodner
Track 9 by Jim Mullany and Rob Pine
Track 11 by Carl Jones

The cover art was created by printmaker John Klosterman who made a limited edition 12.5” x 18.5” print that incorporates gold ink. More information about John’s work can be found at https://www.johnklosterman.com/

This project was supported by a College Academy of Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity (CARSCA) grant from the Barefield College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Alabama.