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Bluegrass in America (Introduction to World Music: North America) The tracks in this playlist highlight the early sounds of bluegrass from the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s, with an emphasis on the genre's roots in Ango-American ballad traditions and gospel. Listeners are introduced to the virtuosic artistry of the banjo. Artists include Bill Monroe, The Stanley Brothers, Earl Scruggs, Doc Watson and Red Allen. Jenna Makowski, Alexander Street Press 8 17 Dec 2013
Bluegrass Music from Smithsonian Folkways Bluegrass music is charaterized by its high energy, fast tempo sound and a high-pitched singing style called the "high, lonesome sound." The genre combines American southern string band music, blues, English, Irish, and Scottish traditions, and sacred and country music. Bluegrass music became popular after World War II, but its roots date back to the 1930s. Named after Bill Monroe's legendary band The Blue Grass Boys, its songs often reflect issues important to everyday people. Relig... Smithsonian Folkways 13 23 Aug 2012
Bluegrass Practice Anonymous 32 3 Mar 2011
Bluegrass Practice -- less familiar tunes Anonymous 20 30 Nov -0001
Blues Guest 1 22 Jun 2010
Blues Anonymous 2 7 Jan 2013
Blues ares 1 15 Aug 2012
Blues Adolfo Núñez 1 16 May 2012
Blues Anonymous 7 1 Oct 2013
Blues Charles 1 6 Mar 2012

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