Bluegrass is the sound of the Appalachian Mountains. So connected is it, to the history and heart of its environment, that the music rings with an authentic soulful edge. Each song unfolds a story, typically told with bittersweet honesty and humour. Listen out for banjos, mandolins and violins, as well as bouncing rhythm sections, and powerfully expressive voices. This Rough Guide features some of the greatest contemporary Bluegrass artists, from Ricky Skaggs to Kathy Mattea.
DISC 1 :
Gibson Brothers
Kathy Mattea
Ralph Stanley
Darrell Scott
Sierra Hull
The Grascals
Claire Lynch
Peter Rowan
Hazel Dickens
Larry Sparks
Ricky Skaggs
The Steeldrivers
Charlie Sizemore
The Country Gentlemen
Tom T. Hall
Ginny Hawker
Blue Highway
Dry Branch Fire Squad
DISC 2 .
Bonus CD by Scott Holstein