High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music

High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music

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1991-01-01

Longtime fans of bluegrass music and those only recently discovering it will appreciate this documentary on the genre, which was born of a combination of African and Celtic sounds and is the base of American country music. This film traces the musical form from its Appalachian roots to the present. The rise, fall, and consistent revival of bluegrass chronicled through oral history and visual record, resulting in a priceless film that even casual fans are sure to enjoy.

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High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music

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Longtime fans of bluegrass music and those only recently discovering it will appreciate this documentary on the genre, which was born of a combination of African and Celtic sounds and is the base of American country music. This film traces the musical form from its Appalachian roots to the present. The rise, fall, and consistent revival of bluegrass chronicled through oral history and visual record, resulting in a priceless film that even casual fans are sure to enjoy.

Released

1991-01-01

Runtime

95

Director

Rachel Liebling

Budget

$0

Revenue

$0

Genres

Documentary

Music

Language

English

Production

Northside Films

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    Bill Monroe

    Bill Monroe
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    Lester Flatt

    Lester Flatt
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    Mac Wiseman

    Mac Wiseman
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    Jimmy Martin

    Jimmy Martin
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    Bobby Osborne

    Bobby Osborne
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    Sonny Osborne

    Sonny Osborne
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    Don Reno

    Don Reno
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    Earl Scruggs

    Earl Scruggs
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    Ralph Stanley

    Ralph Stanley
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    Alison Krauss

    Alison Krauss