gawd i love vince and alison together. they have such sweet voices and im just so stuck on bluegrass music these days. i love all kinds of music but bluegrass is so much fun.
She said in an interview that she got her first jobs singing harmony. In fact, in 1995 she sang harmony and played fiddle with Kathy Mattea and Suzy Boggus when they did a rendition of "Teach Your Children" (Crosby Still & Nash) and they received a Grammy Nomination for the performance. It's on YT; do a Search. Try this: "Teach Your Children" Kathy Mattea, Alison Krauss,& Suzy Boggus 1995
Try reading those credits! Might have let them finish the song first. Really nice to see them on stage together so many years ago. I've got my family singing this one these days. My grandson is a year and 8 months old, but he already knows that this is a call to the dance floor!
To the Irishman With all due respect although it has a root in Celtic, This is 100% Big A American Bluegrass. Note the Banjo, and instrument invented in America, so please leave your Irish name on me whiskey and off my Bluegrass. and I wish you well.
I have a broad "Range" of musical interests. True, I was First Honors in music in school. Composing symphonic music on self-taught piano. My interests are not only likes in all styles music worldwide. But, also a sophisticated analytical interest as well. Tetrachords anyone? (I still love The Seldom Seen). -Bill Howes.
@levonelton Not only does she have an angels voice, but she is a master musican. Someone who understands sound better than any of us could ever dream to. I recommend 'Red sands', and the work she did with Yoyo Ma.
Only Vassar played like Vassar. And Alison is also unique. She plays like Alison, and I can recognize her fine fiddle playing when I hear it. I am happy for their two different styles. Glad I don't have to choose or hear just one of them.
Alex H: the history of the banjo is somewhat confused, but it has its roots in Africa, and modern forms were found in the Caribbean before it came to America.
