The United States has a rich history of traditional music, originating from the colonists who settled in the Appalachian mountains and mixed their musical traditions from their home countries. The two most popular styles of traditional music in the US include Old Time and Bluegrass. In fact, many people group the two styles together for their historical connection and similarity in instrumentation and sound. Although there are many similarities between the genres, there are also several distinctions, which is what we will be diving into today.
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Alani SugarAlani Sugar is a young fiddle and mandolin player from Maryland. She has been involved in the region's music scene since she was 15 years old, and has the attention of musicians and music lovers alike in the area. She currently works as a professional musician and teaches fiddle and mandolin lessons online via Skype Archives
January 2024
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