| Roscoe Holcomb is one of the giant iconic figures in American traditional music. He personified the 'high lonesome sound' so celebrated and admired today for its powerful and haunting effect. This DVD gathers together two documentaries about Roscoe made by filmmaker John Cohen and classic performances captured in the 1960s. It presents a comprehensive overview of Roscoe's great and varied artistry as well as offering an incisive and intimate portrait of the man himself and his background and environment. |
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