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High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music

NR19921h 35mRachel Liebling
IMDb 7.9

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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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What is High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music (1992) about?

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…

Who stars in High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music?

High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music stars Bill Monroe (Self), Lester Flatt (Self (archive footage)), Mac Wiseman (Narrator (voice)), Jimmy Martin (Self), Bobby Osborne (Self). The film was directed by Rachel Liebling.

How long is High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music?

High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1992. It is rated NR.

Is High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music worth watching?

High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music holds an IMDb rating of 7.9/10. Fans of Documentary, Music are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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