Folk

Folk music is characterized by its acoustic instrumentation, often featuring guitars, banjos, and fiddles, and simple, storytelling-driven lyrics. Emerging from traditional European and American roots, folk evolved through the 20th century, influenced by Appalachian string bands, blues, and Celtic music. The 1960s saw a surge in popularity, with singer-songwriters like Bob Dylan and Simon & Garfunkel pushing the genre's boundaries. Folk's cultural significance lies in its ability to convey social commentary, personal narratives, and community spirit, often with a strong emphasis on vocal harmonies and intimate, stripped-down arrangements. While overlapping with genres like country, blues, and rock, folk's distinctive focus on storytelling and acoustic instrumentation sets it apart. Its versatility has led to various sub-genres, such as psychedelic folk and folk rock, further expanding its appeal.

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In Concert Wildflowers at the Town Hall NYC (Live)
Album - 10 Tracks - Released November 8, 2024

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Anaïs Cardot
Anne Malin
Anupama Yadav
Aoife Wolf
Art Garfunkel
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BIRDEE 王煒
Cara Rose
Carver Jones
Cody Lawless
Coffey Anderson
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Daniel Merak
Danny Boy
Denny Wilke
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Elias Rønnenfelt
Elke
Emily McCoy
Esly Juarez
FIDEL E. William
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Gautier Garrigue
Hans P. Kjorstad
High Lonesome
ISAAK
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Jack Lester
Jason Lovins Band
Jenee Fleenor
Jeremy Garrett
Jimmy Fallon
Johanna Samuels
Judy Collins
K.C. Jones
KOHEI YOSHII
Kala'e
Kingqueen
LALA HAYDEN
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LastBornDiroba
Leo Rizzi
Les Argonautes
Liam Thomas
Loose Cattle
Lou
Louise Browne
Luke Alvin
Luke Wyland
Matt You
Matthew Dog
Meela
Melanie
Mia Rago
Michael Marcagi
Michael Paul Brennan
Mike Theis
Nathan Evans
Nelly Joy
Nicolò Balducci
Nikki Moltz
Noah Baker
Ollie Cook
Otis Son
OurVinyl
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Pete Muller
Priyanka
Ramajogayya Sastry
Rambling Nicholas Heron
Ray Cardwell
Richard Swift
Sam Riegel
Samuel Strouk
Saraswati Putra Ramajogayya Sastry
Scotty Hasting
Shei
Shelby Lee Lowe
Skuff Micksun
Small Pond
Soley
Sophie Jamieson
St. Lenox
Steph Macleod
Stephen Willo
TMNV
Taylor-Rae
Teddy Clarke
Thorsten Nesch
Tomo
Tony Kamel
Un Poco de Ruido
Vanessa Campagna
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Wilson Banjo Co.
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Bernadya
Van Morrison
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Natanzinho Lima
Un Poco de Ruido
Forrest Frank
Tracy Chapman
RJ Pasin
Jim Croce
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John Denver
Yamê
James Taylor
CountryBeat
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Hermanos Gutiérrez
Prashant Pandey
Zartmann
Nathan Evans
Buffalo Springfield
Ramajogayya Sastry
OurVinyl
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Evan Honer
Olivia
Cúpula
Max McNown
Brandi Carlile
Fleet Foxes
Tomo
Isabel Aaiún
DOPE LEMON
Don McLean
Simran Choudhary
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Bayker Blankenship
Diegote
Nate Traveller
Savi Kahlon
M Lisa
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Carole King
Linda Ronstadt
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49 Winchester
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Azumi Takahashi
The Band
Saraswati Putra Ramajogayya Sastry
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Jackson Browne
Gordon Lightfoot
Leo Rizzi
Bhupinder Babbal
sombr
Shy Smith
Nyoman Paul
Shaya Zamora
Yugabharathi
Nick Drake
Prashant Ingole
Alison Krauss
René Miller
Lone Tusker
Steve Earle
Wilco
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Alexander Rybak
Emmylou Harris
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Bonnie Raitt
Nathan Nicholson
So Lis
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soffie
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Emile Mosseri
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Janet Redger
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