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High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music 1991 Directed by Rachel Liebling

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gneres Documentary , Music
Production Company Northside Films
Release Date 1 January 1991
95 mins
Cast
Lester Flatt Self (archive footage)
Mac Wiseman Narrator (voice)
Don Reno Self (archive footage)