Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music

Examine the history of bluegrass music, from its origins to its eventual worldwide popularity, and hear from dozens of musicians who explain the ways bluegrass music transcends generational, cultural and geographic boundaries.

Top Cast

Bill Monroe

Self (archive footage)

Earl Scruggs

Self (archive footage)

Lester Flatt

Self (archive footage)

Alison Krauss

Self - Musician

Del McCoury

Self - Musician