Bluegrass

Generally considered a variant of country music, bluegrass is a hybrid of old-time country and string-band music; British folk songs; improvisation and syncopation, reflecting the influence of blues and jazz; and a wide variety of popular commercial music. Although frequently considered “mountain music,” bluegrass was created by Bill Monroe in Rosine, Kentucky – far from the hills of Appalachia. Key instruments in the genre include the mandolin and the 5-string banjo.

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The Lucas Family Photos | Digital Traditions
The Lucas Family Photos | Digital Traditions

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It all started when great-grandfather Daniel Lucas first picked up the fiddle. Daniel’s son, Jerod, was a regular guest on the WIS radio Barn Dance in Columbia during the 1940s. Daniel’s grandsons...
Will Julian Audio Transcript | Digital Traditions
Will Julian Audio Transcript | Digital Traditions

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A native of the upstate, Julian was born and raised near Vineland School in Pickens County. A farmer for over forty years, the Julian family is deeply rooted in old-time country music. Julian's...