High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music

High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music

Release date : January 1, 1991
Runtime : 1h 35m
Countries of origin : United States of America /
Original Language : English /
Director : Rachel Liebling /
Writers : Rachel Liebling /
Production companies : Northside Films /
January 1, 1991 1h 35m United States of America Documentary English More
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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.
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Lester Flatt
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Mac Wiseman
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Don Reno
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  • title:High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
  • status:Released
  • Release date: 1991
  • Runtime:1h 35m
  • Genres: Documentary · Music ·
  • Countries of origin: United States of America ·
  • Original Language: English ·
  • Director: Rachel Liebling /
  • Writers: Rachel Liebling ·
  • Production companies: Northside Films ·
  • Overview: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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