High Lonesome: The Story Of Bluegrass Music
A fascinating look at the origins and stars of bluegrass, a musical form that mixes African and Scottish/Irish traditions. The film focuses on 82-year-old bluegrass legend Bill Monroe, but it also incorporates archival footage and interviews with other well-known musicians such as Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs. The highly acclaimed documentary that traces the evolution of bluegrass music with over 100 songs that features artists Bill Monroe, the Stanley Bros., Mac Wiseman, Jimmy Martin, Flatt & Scruggs, the Osborne Bros. Jim & Jesse, and many many more.