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Related termsFrom Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. The term folk music originated in the 19th century as a term for musical folklore. It has been defined in several ways; as music transmitted by word of mouth, music of the lower classes, music with no known composer. It has been contrasted with commercial and classical styles. Since the middle of the 20th century the term has also been used to describe a kind of popular music that is based on traditional music. Subgenres include folk rock, electric folk, folk metal and progressive folk music. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License What were the main instruments of english folk music ? Q. The basics please not a whole list just the main say 5. English folk music please. Asked by Cath - Wed Nov 12 14:17:33 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. I just googled english folk music instuments wiki. Wow all the info you need about English and all other countries are in there. Enjoy. Answered by Lon - Wed Nov 12 15:30:17 2008 What type of people is it that listens to folk music? Q. A certain age group? ethinicity? economic status? Just curious as there is some now with explicit stuff in it by newer singers. Asked by lorianntaylor14 - Tue Dec 30 11:46:43 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments A. Mostly white although there are plenty of other ethnicities that listen to it. Joan Baez was a famous folk singer and she is half Mexican. She was very big in the 60's. Most people that like folk music are really liberal. Mostly middle class people. Most people that like folk music are in their 50's and 60's cuz kids today aren't into it as much as back when like Bob Dylan was a kid. Hippies listen to folk/folk-rock music. Answered by John - Tue Dec 30 22:59:49 2008 Does anyone know any good Japanese or Irish folk music?
Q. I just think I need something other than my usual metal. I've heard samplings of this kind of music, and want to hear more. I'm not picky about the Japanese, anything will do. For the Irish though, I'm looking for flute and Irish fiddle colaborations mostly... Asked by FeRaLninja - Mon Mar 23 13:37:08 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments A. flogging molly, the irish front Answered by stupidcupid709 - Tue Mar 24 19:11:08 2009 From Yahoo Answer Search: "folk music"  news.google.com Chicago Tribune Allen Toussaint closed the first of two shows played Saturday at Old Town School of Folk Music in now-familiar fashion ... and more » news.google.com Asheville Citizen-Times It makes the ancient folk music more accessible and exciting. Q: Is Robin Bullock playing with you in mostly a supportive role? A: Essentially yes, but he ... and more » news.google.com Telegraph.co.uk The songs were typically about life in Anstruther and were shared among the community, making them modern folk songs. In the heart of Bradford's Muslim ... From Google News Search: "folk music"  forest-tracks.co.uk 245px x 250px | 29.40kB [source page] folk music sjordanS jpg 25 Aug 03 16 23 28 0Kb folk music stanscan jpg 17 Feb 03 05 44 28 4Kb folk music reel+ blues jpg 9 Jan 03 11 04 28 7Kb folk music ride jpg 17 Feb 03 05 43 29 4Kb FolksongsScover gif 8 Aug 05 03 07 29 7Kb folk music RMbest jpg 17 Feb 03 05 43 30 2Kb  forest-tracks.co.uk 153px x 250px | 21.00kB [source page] GeoffCDcover jpg 3 Dec 05 17 13 18 5Kb Merry Christmas mssge gif 23 Dec 04 14 39 18 9Kb folkmusic Colour jpg 28 May 04 13 34 19 7Kb folk music jimmycooper jpg 17 Feb 03 05 43 21 0Kb GeoffCoverL jpg 4 Jun 06 19 53 21 8Kb folk music contraband jpg 17 Feb 03 05 42 22 4Kb  forest-tracks.co.uk 70px x 650px | 11.70kB [source page] folk music ft+ gif 9 Jan 03 11 04 11 1Kb folk music headrm jpg 9 Jan 03 11 04 11 5Kb folk musicheadrm jpg 9 Jan 03 11 04 11 5Kb folk music headdw jpg 9 Jan 03 11 04 11 7Kb folk music headyc jpg 9 Jan 03 11 04 11 8Kb folk music RMbestS jpg 9 Jan 03 11 04 11 8Kb From Yahoo Image Search: "folk music"  news.newamericamedia.org DW Alliance LLC http://www.dwalliance.com Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:00:01 GM For Hasmik Harutyunyan, one of Armenia's leading . folk. singers, . music. is life itself -- happiness, sadness, and struggle. She feels it is her responsibility to keep traditional Armenian . music. and dances alive in their purest form. ...  goldstar.com unknown Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:40:11 GM The Symphony Orchestra of the Kurmangazy Kazakh National Conservatory and the Kazakh traditional . music. ensemble Turan visit UC Berkeley's Zellerbach Hall on their North American debut tour. The two groups will showcase different facets ...  folkmusic.about.com unknown Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:00:05 GM photo of Neil Young courtesy Special Ops Media. Latest Entry in Neil Young Archive Due Dec. 8 originally appeared on About.com . Folk Music. on Monday, November 2nd, 2009 at 12:00:05. Permalink | Comment | Email this. From Google Blog Search: "folk music" |
