100 Bluegrass Hits - The Essential Collection
Bluegrass music began in the dark days of the Great Depression of 1929 onwards and, while reflecting the harsh realities of life, offered hope that good times were around the corner. Musically, it showed the influence of Blues, Gospel, string bands, work songs and vaudeville. The itenerant musicians who played it moved on from schoolhouse show to radio barn dances and, eventually, the recording studio. Featured here are 100 of the best Bluegrass tracks ever recorded.