Bibliograph

The Mandolin of Bill Monroe, one-on-one with the master, produced by Smithsonian/Folkways Recordings & Homespun Video ; executive producers, Happy Traum, Ralph Rinzler ; director, Stephen Kopels, DVD one

Type

Label

The Mandolin of Bill Monroe, one-on-one with the master, produced by Smithsonian/Folkways Recordings & Homespun Video ; executive producers, Happy Traum, Ralph Rinzler ; director, Stephen Kopels, DVD one

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Main title

The Mandolin of Bill Monroe

Oclc number

58451155

Responsibility statement

produced by Smithsonian/Folkways Recordings & Homespun Video ; executive producers, Happy Traum, Ralph Rinzler ; director, Stephen Kopels

Runtime

Sub title

one-on-one with the master

Summary

Monroe discusses and demonstrates the instrumental techniques which have changed the course of American music as he performs 27 tunes. Also includes a conversation with John Hartford in which Monroe discusses a variety of topics including his musical development, ideas about performing and songwriting, memories of childhood, early touring days, and his years on the Grand Ole Opry as well as previously unseen footage of a performance for President Carter at the White House in 1980, featuring rare duets between Monroe and Doc Watson

Target audience

adult

Technique

live action

Classification