folk music
noun
: the traditional music of the people in a country or region
Irish folk music
also
: a type of popular music that is based on traditional music and that does not use electric instruments
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Much of the music and lyrics are drawn from Sting's 1991 album The Soul Cages, and weave elements of his family's story into ballads, Celtic folk music and classical recordings that his mother collected.
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 June 2026
With a band including Beings bandmate (and Dirty Three drummer) Jim White and MJ Lenderman’s bassist, Landon George, Amba aims to transfer the ferocity of their saxophone playing to folk music.
—Hannah Jocelyn, Pitchfork, 9 June 2026
Wayward Buffalo is slated to perform June 25, bringing a blend of Americana, county and folk music to Folsom.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
Those who love bluegrass, country, Americana and folk music — or just want to kick up their heels on the dance floor or sit back to hear a good yarn — will want to head over to Old Poway Park this Saturday.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 June 2026
With a band including Beings bandmate (and Dirty Three drummer) Jim White and MJ Lenderman’s bassist, Landon George, Amba aims to transfer the ferocity of their saxophone playing to folk music.
—Hannah Jocelyn, Pitchfork, 9 June 2026
Wayward Buffalo is slated to perform June 25, bringing a blend of Americana, county and folk music to Folsom.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
Those who love bluegrass, country, Americana and folk music — or just want to kick up their heels on the dance floor or sit back to hear a good yarn — will want to head over to Old Poway Park this Saturday.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
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“Folk music.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/folk%20music. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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