folk music

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

From Salon • Feb. 5, 2026

British folk music comedy-drama, The Ballad of Wallis Island, has also done well, with representation in five categories including best film and outstanding British film.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

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

He could sing a rock song with the same ease as regional folk music and spiritual sub-genres such as Borgeet, Bihu and Zikir.

From BBC • Sep. 23, 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