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Bluegrass: From the lonesome wail of a mountain love song to the hammering drive of the Scuggs-style banjo, the story of an American musical tradition

hardcover – January 1, 1975
by Artis, Bob
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ISBN-13: 9780801507588 ISBN-10: 0801507588
Publisher
Hawthorn Books
Binding
hardcover
Published
January 1, 1975
Weight
1.2 lbs
Dimensions
0.00×0.00×0.00 cm

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Bluegrass: From the lonesome wail of a mountain love song to the hammering drive of the Scuggs-style banjo, the story of an American musical tradition by Artis, Bob. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780801507588.

Copyright 1975, hardcover with dustjacket, ex-library, 182 pages includes appendix and index, with 8 pages b/w photos. "Classical bluegraass music grasps the feelings of country people through death, lost lovers, loneesome mountains and cabin homes. The roots of traditional ballads and folk dances of Europe to America are traced through the careers of Bill Monroe, Stanley Brothers, Flatt and Scruggs, Ron Reno and red Smiley, Jimmy martin, The Osborne Brothers and others." Library cardholder/checkout sheet and stamps/notations inside. Dustjacket is enclosed in mylar overlay taped to cover. Binding is secure.