In the Carolinas; bluegrass is more than music�it�s a way of life. The origins of the genre date back to the earliest frontier settlements; and banjo music appeared at dances in Greenville; South Carolina; as early as 1780. The genre was essential to socialization in the textile mills of both states. Old-time music of the Blue Ridge Mountains heavily influenced the sound. Bill Monroe; considered by many to be the father of bluegrass; began his recording career in Charlotte in 1936. Many of the most popular bands; such as the Hired Hands and Briarhoppers; regularly performed live on local television stations in Columbia; Spartanburg and Charlotte. Today; bluegrass festivals fill local calendars across the region. Author Gail Wilson-Giarratano uses interviews and the historic record to tell this unique and compelling story.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Easy to follow guideBy Raevyn77A friend loaned me her copy of this book; albeit; an older version; but essentially the same; and I had to get my own as I was so fascinated with it. I really enjoyed the art and techniques as well as the message conveyed by Japanese art.Ms. Okamoto takes her time to explain not only the techniques of Japanese ink painting but the feeling and meaning behind it; what; as an artist; youre leaving on the canvas for for anyone to see.She goes over the supplies that are being used today as well as what has traditionally been used and the differences between them. She not only shows you how to draw many of the traditional subjects; but shows you how to use the proper brush strokes.This is a great book and Id recommend it to anyone who wants to pick up this type of painting. I can see where some of these techniques are going to roll over into my other art projects.5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Incredible depth.By kn_sCompared to the walter foster series ones; this is simply a cut above and a fabulous source of inspiration and detailed instruction too. I like that lots of the illustrations show the work in progress; and give you directional arrows too.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Beautiful illustrations. Includes basic technic for Sumi-E brush strokes ...By Sandra NelsonBeautiful illustrations. Includes basic technic for Sumi-E brush strokes and also provides more examples of birds and animals than other Sumi-E books I"ve purchased.
