Mountain music, folk music and traditional music are all terms used to describe the bluegrass phenomenon. Like many other truly American art forms, the roots of bluegrass blend the talents and cultures of disparate immigrant groups to create something greater.
Modern country music, rhythm and blues and popular music are all influenced by the sounds and harmonies first brought to America in the 17th Century. African, Irish and English immigrants all contributed something fundamental to the high lonesome sound we call bluegrass.
Today’s country music continues this tradition of blending different types of musical influences and many of the Read the rest of this entry »
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