This is the type of folk music that most people think of when they hear “folk music”. It is the oldest form of folk music and is typically passed down through the generations. A traditional f… See more

Roots folk music is a mix of traditional folk music, country-folk music, and rock music. It is called roots because it … See more

Bluegrass folk music is a type of folk music that developed in the Appalachian Mountains in the United States. Music legend Bill Monroe popularized it in the 1940s. Bluegrass is typically characterized by its fast tempo and impro… See more

Folk-rock is a subgenre that combines folk music and rock music. It developed in the United States in the 1960s and was popularized by folk singers … See more

Neofolk fuses folk music with industrial music, and it emerged from the punk rock music scene in the 1980s. Neofolk is typically characterized by its use of acoustic instruments, folk lyrics, and dark or melancholic themes. It u… See more

Country folk music developed in the Southern United States in the early 20th century; it is a mix of traditi… See more

Acoustic folk music is a modern form of folk music typically played on acoustic instruments such as guitars, banjos, and fiddles. It is folk music root… See more

Celtic folk music is a type of folk music that developed in Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and Brittany (a region in Fr… See more

Old-timey folk is a North American folk music genre that developed in the 1900s. It has its roots in the traditional music of the British Isles (England, Scotland, Ireland) and Africa. It is typically played on acoustic instruments and h… See more

Folk metal is a genre of heavy metal music that combines elements of folk music. It developed in the 1990s in Europe and was popularized by bands suc… See more