Bill Monroe - My Little Georgia Rose (1950) Bill Monroe, the father of bluegrass music, created "My Little Georgia Rose" in 1950, a standout song that showcases his connection to his roots and exceptional songwriting talent. The song narrates the story of a charming young girl from Georgia through vivid lyrics and Southern imagery. Monroe's appreciation for traditional folk music and his desire to innovate within the genre are evident in this piece. The gentle mandolin strumming, a signature of

Most people know Marilyn Monroe as the all-American dream girl, blonde hair, red lips, Hollywood perfection. But here’s what most people don’t know… Her mother, Gladys Pearl Baker, was born in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico in 1902. That means, under Mexico’s Constitution, she was Mexican by birth. And if that’s true… then Marilyn Monroe, the symbol of American beauty, was the daughter of a Mexican-born woman. She spoke Spanish. She loved Mexican art. She ran away to Mexico City for peace, eve