Is there a style of music performed in the Middle East that resembles bluegrass music in any way?
Omani traditional music resembles Bluegrass in the sense that instruments are acoustic and there is sometimes a vocalist. Like bluegrass, Omani traditional music has roots in the rhythms and cadences of Africa. Of course, there are significant differences as well. But as the bluegrass performers themselves stressed, “music is the international language.” One of the bluegrass artists participating in this event is Chris Stuart. Chris will try to bring the “Bluegrass in the Schools” materials with him that include the “Discover Bluegrass” DVD. How do you plan to present bluegrass music as an educational program? The American International School of Muscat (TAISM) serves the expatriate community, and was one of the performance venues where Chris and the other bands put on a day of workshops. It was very well received by the school, and attracted the participation of many of the young people there. Will the bluegrass educational program be limited to The American International School of Mu
