Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music premieres Friday, August 30, 2019 at 10:30 p.m. on CPTV. Narrated by actor and bluegrass enthusiast Ed Helms, this documentary examines the history of bluegrass music, from its origins to its eventual worldwide popularity.
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The film traces bluegrass music’s history — outlining how Scots-Irish and African-American influences led Bill Monroe, known as the “Father of Bluegrass,” to develop the distinct musical genre to its foothold in popular culture through television and movies.
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Additionally, “Big Family” explores the role of women in bluegrass music and shares stories from some of the genre’s most celebrated musicians, who discuss how they work together to create what Berklee College of Music’s Darol Anger calls in the film a “magical, huge, powerful sound.”
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A KET production, made possible in part by the KET Endowment for Kentucky Productions. It is produced by Matt Grimm and Nick Helton and written by Teresa Day. Consulting producer is Craig Cornwell. Executive producers are Shae Hopkins, Linda Randulfe Marquez and Nancy Southgate.