Hoyt Ming (October 6, 1902 – April 28, 1985) was an American old-time fiddler.
Hoyt Ming was born in Choctaw County, Mississippi on October 6, 1902.
Hoyt and his band recorded for Ralph Peer and RCA Victor on February 13, 1928 at the Peabody Hotel including their most famous song "Indian War Whoop" which was included on the album Anthology of American Folk Music.
[7] "Indian War Whoop" was featured in the 2023 Martin Scorsese film Killer of the Flower Moon, in the scene where Ernest Burkhart first meets his to-be wife.
The tune "Tupelo Blues" is performed by the string band during the wedding dance scene.