folk music

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But as negotiations began behind closed doors half a kilometre away, all the world's media could do was wait -- and sip on an expertly brewed coffee while listening to live eastern folk music.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

It’s not just about folk music; it’s about the artists — the people, really — who make it.

From Salon • Feb. 5, 2026

Born in Glasgow into a singing family, he released a number of albums over the years and was among the earliest steel-string players in British folk music.

From BBC • Nov. 2, 2025

The race is now the highlight of the autumn, attracting up to 5,000 spectators to Flumserberg, spending the rest of the day listening to schlager folk music and sampling the Alpine produce.

From Barron's • Oct. 20, 2025

The terms "folk music" and "pop music" also have more than one meaning.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones