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Contemporary folk music refers to a wide variety of genres that emerged in the mid-20th century and afterwards which were associated with traditional folk music. Starting in the mid-20th century, a new form of popular folk music evolved from traditional folk music.
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Jul 31, 2024 · The best modern folk bands and artists in 2024 are redefining what folk music means in the contemporary landscape. Blending traditional acoustic sounds with innovative storytelling and a touch of modern flair, these musicians are crafting tunes that resonate deeply with today’s audiences.
Apr 28, 2020 · Here are the best folk songs released in 2020 so far. Listen to our Best Folk Songs of 2020 playlist on Spotify. Angelo De Augustine feat. Sufjan Stevens: “Santa Barbara”
Modern folk is an acoustic based genre of music with strong story telling elements. On the Modern Folk playlist, most songs we feature are predominantly trad...
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The most common name for this new form of music is also "folk music", but is often called "contemporary folk music" or "folk revival music" to make the distinction. This type of folk music also includes fusion genres such as folk rock, electric folk, and others.
