High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
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.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 1991
Runtime
1h 35m
Genres
Documentary, Music
User Score
70%
Original Title
High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
Production Companies
Northside Films
Director
Rachel Liebling
Description
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.