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From: ganns@hound.UUCP (R.GANNS)
Newsgroups: net.music.folk
Subject: bluegrass and traditional styles
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Date: Thu, 18-Apr-85 09:35:40 EST
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Posted: Thu Apr 18 09:35:40 1985
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I have been under the impression that bluegrass is a relatively modern
style, having been developed to its present form by Bill Monroe & company.
It does seem to draw heavily from traditional Southern Appalachian and
gospel melodies and lyrics (maybe why so many people confuse bluegrass
with traditional "old-time" music), but appears much more of a performance
-oriented style (whereas the truly traditional styles are much more
dance-oriented). A curious phenomenon is the very noticeable rift
between "old-time" and bluegrass musicians. I'd like to hear some opinions
on why this exists, what it means, etc.

                    -- Rich Ganns ihnp4!hou2a!hound!ganns