High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music

High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music

January 01, 1991 | 95 min

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.

Genres

Documentary Music

Cast

Naomi Scott

Bill Monroe

Naomi Scott

Lester Flatt

Naomi Scott

Mac Wiseman

Naomi Scott

Jimmy Martin

Naomi Scott

Bobby Osborne

Naomi Scott

Sonny Osborne

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