No, not at all. And that, in itself, is kind of the point behind Folk Music. Unlike rock, or pop, or country, there are no conventions or rules to bind the music. Folk music is an expression of the individual, often narrative in form, never confined by or expected to conform to the social norms of the time. Folk music often has a political or sociological message hidden (or not so hidden) in the lyrics, and is often characterized by simple and/or acoustic instrumentation. But then again, there are artists who don't do any of those things, and they still consider themselves part of the folk music scene.
It fits into the category of folk music.
Folk music is a genre of music that derives from traditional folk music. It is characterised by simple musical instruments such as guitar, banjo, piano and harmonica as well as a simple vocal style. Folk music is often written and sung by ordinary people. It is also sometimes used to accompany dance. Folk music has been used in many areas of the world and in many cultures. It is a genre of music that is still very popular today.
Leonard Cohen's music falls into the "singer/songwriter" category, although it is often mistaken for "folk." Folk music is written for, and from the perspective of, the working class "everyman." Cohen's work is simultaneouly too individual/personal, sexual and religious to fit into this category.
The music is simple. Folk songs are commonly songs are about real life. Topics of folk songs often would address social and political issues. (Work, war, popular opinion, and more.)
Folk music is traditional to everywhere - folk music is, by definition, the traditional music of any country. One of the most famous examples of Russian folk music is Korobeiniki.
It fits into the category of folk music.
Folk music is a genre of music that derives from traditional folk music. It is characterised by simple musical instruments such as guitar, banjo, piano and harmonica as well as a simple vocal style. Folk music is often written and sung by ordinary people. It is also sometimes used to accompany dance. Folk music has been used in many areas of the world and in many cultures. It is a genre of music that is still very popular today.
Folk music is a genre of music that is akin to storytelling set to music. It is a way of passing down legend or lore in an easily remembered and entertaining fashion.
Leonard Cohen's music falls into the "singer/songwriter" category, although it is often mistaken for "folk." Folk music is written for, and from the perspective of, the working class "everyman." Cohen's work is simultaneouly too individual/personal, sexual and religious to fit into this category.
The music is simple. Folk songs are commonly songs are about real life. Topics of folk songs often would address social and political issues. (Work, war, popular opinion, and more.)
There is welsh folk music, but not all folk music is welsh.
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Folk music is the traditional style of music for telling stories. Lyrics and acoustic instruments are important in folk music. Folk music can also be called/connected to World and Roots music.
Folk music is traditional to everywhere - folk music is, by definition, the traditional music of any country. One of the most famous examples of Russian folk music is Korobeiniki.
folk song is a tradition country. If you find that modern country music seems mass-produced and plastic, try giving a listen to the country songs of the past. You might say this is getting back to the roots of country. Remember that "country music" started as folk music. In fact, country music is a blend of several kinds of folk music, which combined to form a distinctive new kind of folk genre. And if appreciate the folk music you will study listen and try to sing the folk songs like a ''Bahay Kubo'' and ''Leron-Leron Sinta''.etc..
No, folk is a style (actually a wide range of styles) of music whereas indie refers to the fact that the music is on an independent label -- but many indie labels do feature folk music or folk-rock or folk-pop