Bluegrass emerged in the 1940s in the rural regions of Kentucky and Tennessee, where the grass has a particular bluish color. Combined with elements of traditional folk music from Ireland and England, African-American dance music and gospel, bluegrass has become a form of country music enriched with swing and blues elements. The typical instrument that dominates this style of music is the banjo. Bluegrass is no longer an insider-tip, the music is known throughout the whole world and an integral part of various folk festivals. The „Best Of“ bluegrass music is now available on 2 CDs, with many well-known hits like „Man Of Constant Sorrow“, „Tennessee Boy“ and many more!