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Classic Bluegrass From Smithsonian Folkways
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Classic Bluegrass From Smithsonian Folkways


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  • Various Artists - Classic Bluegrass From Smithsonian Folkways (Music CD) available on December 02 2014 from Base for 9.99
  • Classic Bluegrass From Smithsonian Folkways available on November 25 2014 from Amazon for 7.93
  • UPC bar code 093074009222 ξ1 registered September 27 2014
  • UPC bar code 093074009222 ξ2 registered November 25 2014
  • Product category is MUSIC CD - CD - Compilations Audio
  • Manufacturered by Smithsonian Folkways
  • SFW40092

  • Product size is 0"x0"x0"
  • Product weight is 0.24 lbs.

References
    ^ Various Artists - Classic Bluegrass From Smithsonian Folkways (Music CD) Base. (revised Dec 2014)
    ^ (2002). Classic Bluegrass From Smithsonian Folkways, Smithsonian Folkways. Amazon. (revised Nov 2014)

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This anthology digs deep into the Smithsonian-Folkways catalog of bluegrass albums (1956-1992), with virtually each track representing a different group/performer. The Stanley Brothers, Bill Monroe, The Country Gentlemen, Doc Watson, Snuffy Jenkins, and Red Allen are all included, and they are just the best-known artists here. Highlights for me include OUR LAST GOODBYE by the Johnson Mountain Boys, THE LITTLE GIRL AND THE DREADFUL SNAKE by The New Lost City Ramblers, TRAIN 45 by Smiley Hobbs, and HELLO CITY..
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The plethora of worthy collections riding on the coattails of O Brother, Where Art Thou? continues with Classic Bluegrass From Smithsonian Folkways, 25 tracks of serious bluegrass untarnished by rock, pop or other outside influences. Recorded between 1956 and 1992, it includes three numbers from what's purportedly the first bluegrass LP ever, Folkways' American Banjo: Three-Finger And Scruggs Style. Dashing mandolin runs by Earl Taylor (and his Stoney Mountain Boys) and bluegrass's patriarch Bill Monro..
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With 25 tracks from the FOLKWAYS archives this is the most generous helping of bluegrass music that one mighthope for. An incredible roller-coaster ride through the most diverse styles. If you aren't a fan of bluegrass music, just pick track 21, 'Billy in the Lowground' (an instrumental that clocks in at exactly o n e minute) and you'll see the light.The sleeve notes, packaging and sound quality are superb, as you might expect from a record from the prestigious FOLKWAYS label. As a German, I must admit th..
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