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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”
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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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.
Contemporary folk music is a genre that blends traditional folk elements with modern sounds and themes. It often features acoustic instruments and storytelling lyrics that touch on social and political issues, personal experiences, and the human condition.
Contemporary Folk refers to post-Bob Dylan folk singer/songwriters of the 70s and beyond. Prior to Dylan, most folk performers interpreted classic folk songs or wrote broad-based, topical songs. After Dylan, folk singers changed their approach.
