Balfolk

Balfolk music is a lively, communal genre deeply rooted in European folk traditions, where the joy of dance and the spirit of festivity reign. It is a tapestry woven from various regional threads, encompassing melodies from Western European countries such as France, Italy, and the Iberian Peninsula. This acoustic-driven genre often features traditional instruments, including fiddles, accordions, and flutes, and is characterized by its rhythmic diversity and melodic richness. With an emphasis on participation, Balfolk invites people of all ages to partake in dances varying from gentle mazurkas and waltzes to the fast-paced bourrées and tarantellas. The artists within the genre—often seen at festivals and folk gatherings—masterfully blend historical musical motifs with modern sensibilities, thus keeping the age-old tradition alive and evolving.

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Folk World
Latest Balfolk Release
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20th anniversary concert
Album - 13 Tracks - Released June 7, 2024
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Rémi Geffroy
Die Irrlichter
Väsen
Naragonia
Duivelspack
Skolvan

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  1. June 7, 2024
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  7. December 9, 2023
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  21. December 16, 2022
  22. July 8
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  24. April 15
  25. April 8
  26. March 7
  27. December 7, 2021
  28. November 5
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    Duo
    16 tracks
  35. July 9
  36. June 17
  37. January 15
  38. December 17, 2020
  39. October 30
  40. October 15