Bill Monroe
Everything published on Viyolens under Bill Monroe — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
A Beginner's Guide to Bluegrass
A banjo, mandolin and fiddle chasing each other round a melody, each taking its turn in the spotlight. That's bluegrass, and it's easy to fall for.
Essential Bluegrass Albums Explained
Bluegrass began as a singles-and-radio tradition, not an albums one. Here's a considered, honest path through the records that explain how it grew.
The History of Bluegrass
A tradition built in the hills, from church harmony and string bands to Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys and beyond. Here's where bluegrass actually came from.
The Best Bluegrass Songs Right Now
No single chart settles what's essential in bluegrass. Here's an honest split between the songs that built the vocabulary and today's airplay leaders.
Bluegrass for Newcomers: Where to Start
It almost never starts with a history lesson. It starts with a banjo break that makes you sit up. Here's a gentle way into bluegrass, built for beginners.
The Best Bluegrass Artists to Know
Every name here earned its place through decades of playing, not a single hit. Take your time getting to know the essential bluegrass artists properly.
