Bean Blossom Bluegrass: Past, Present, and Future
Every year thousands of Bluegrass enthusiasts descend upon Bean Blossom, population 15, for the longest running Bluegrass festival. The festival was started by the father of Bluegrass, Bill Monroe. While music is at the focus of the festivities, a familial sense of community keeps people coming back year after year. This story explores how this folk community preserves and transmits tradition and culture.