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I think there is a level of snobbery that goes along with much music, meaning that some think you must be "more sophisticated" if you prefer opera/classical over jazz, country, rock, bluegrass, etc. It may well be that bluegrass is the purest form of truly American musicone that makes no pretense about what it is or cares who listens to it. It doesn't require expensive instruments or $5000 tube mics to capture its emotions. They are right on its sleeve. To me, music is only a way to convey emotion we are reluctant to say in verse or in person. If it touches you in a positive way, any music is worthy of performance, and recording and archiving.