| | |  | FOLK MUSIC | Home » » Bluegrass Roots | | | | | | | Description: | | This is the 1st TV Special (1964) shot documentary style in the Mountain of North Carolina. It follows Old Man Bascom Lunsford as he casts the talent for his Asheville Mountain Music Festival (also the first such event)."Bluegrass Roots" takes viewers presents a who's who of the most extraordinary singers, players and dancers the Bluegrass Mountains had to offer. Many later became famous. Songs Include: Groundhog, Johnson Boys, East Virginia Blues, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Blue Ridge Mountain Blues, and Heavenly Light is Shinning On Me.Reviews: "Most of the amazing performers presented are now long gone on. It is a treat to see and hear them again..." Bill Morrison, The News and Observer, Raleigh, North Carolina This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply. | | | Product Details: | | | Actors:
| Bascom Lamar Lunsford | | Director:
| David Hoffman | | Format:
| NTSC | | Number of Discs:
| 1 | | Studio:
| Varied Directions | | Run Time:
| 61 minutes | | DVD Release Date:
| May 17, 2012 | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 3 reviews |
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4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
AmericanaSep 07, 2007
By doc fan
Unbelievable artists depicted in this film. Over the river and through the woods the old dirt road leads us deeper into the back country of 1960s
Carolinas. These people knew how to party! Dancing, singing and some mean fiddle playing. Who knew such spirit and TALENT could be found out there.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Of great historical valueJan 30, 2010
By Banjomaniac
This is a great film. Lots of fiddle and banjo footage that I have never seen before, all framed by the road trip that Bascom takes the filmmaker on. There are a couple great clogging scenes as well.
Awesome Down Home!Dec 23, 2011
By Palominogirl
Enjoyed this immensely! I smiled and toe taped all the way thru. Those folks knew how to have fun! A awesome window into our mountain past! So glad it was preserved and available today!
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