Ralph Stanley looks back on his long career as the patriarch of old-time mountain music. In Man of Constant Sorrow, he tells the story of how music now popular around the world was created by two brothers from a dying southern mountain culture.
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Comments [9]
love this music no matter what it is called? What are the names of available recordings?
Oh, MAN! Beautiful voice!
When are you playing NYC?
We need more!!!
I am not remotely religious...but this music makes me believe in a higher power!!!
... any comments on E.C. and Orna Ball?
I would like to thank Ralph Stanley for a lifetime of phenomenal music that has inspired all of my favorite musicians. Thank you a million times!
And your fans would love to hear more of you in New York City.
Clawhammer = old-time; Scruggs style = bluegrass. Though some say the fiddle is the difference between bluegrass and old-time?
Bravo, Ralph Stanley!!!
A gentleman and a genius musician!!!
Thank you for your fantastic music - keep up the great work!
I love Ralph Stanley!
But Leonard, bluegrass and old-time are different genres of American folk.
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