From the iconic roots planted by Bill Monroe to innovators like Billy Strings and Molly Tuttle, bluegrass continues to thrive. The traditions expand, but they never stray far from their foundations.

A new RNZ audio documentary explores the brilliant musicianship and musical legacy of Clarence White (1944 - 1973).

• Rhythm: Up-tempo bluegrass rhythms follow 16th note strum patterns. Count ‘1 e & a 2 e & a 3 e & a 4 e & a’ to keep time while strumming along with down- and upstrokes. • Scales: Guitar solos are ...

Clarence White revolutionized the role of the guitar in Bluegrass, played on sessions for many of the top artists of the 60's ...

Guitar virtuoso John Jorgenson — whose bluegrass band plays the Dairy Arts Center in Boulder on Jan. 14 — has a connection to Colorado that runs back almost a half century. Courtesy: John Jorgenson ...

The folk world is in mourning today for pioneering guitarist Doc Watson, who died aged 89 at a hospital in North Carolina on Tuesday (29 May). Watson was renowned for his lightning fast flatpicking ...

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — Acclaimed bluegrass guitarist Trey Hensley headed back to his hometown for a free concert Friday riding on a high after being named Guitarist of the Year by the ...

Even though the roots of bluegrass music in the United States can be traced to the ballads and old-time music from England and Scotland, bluegrass became an American favorite. Next weekend, the ...

One of the all-time greats of bluegrass, Del McCoury, quietly passed through Marin County last week, playing a sold-out ...

John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band will play Healdsburg before heading to Europe. What: John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band When: 7:30 p.m. April 21. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Where: Raven Performing Arts Theater, ...

The American musician died following abdominal surgery, and had been in a critical condition for several days, his manager said. Watson, who was blinded as a child, was known for his lightning-fast ...