folk
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More than 140 acts performed across the five music stages which showcased a mix of indie-rock, folk and alternative artists.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
Their music reached wider audiences through commercial recordings, folk festivals and live radio broadcasts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Xi and his wife were greeted on the tarmac by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and the first lady, as well as a performance by an Egyptian folk dance troupe.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
Garfunkel’s tender folk couldn’t be farther from the chrome-coated zeitgeist of the turn of the last century.
From Salon ● Aug. 29, 2026
The League of United Marvellers hereby proclaims that the Conjure folk* of the world are granted citizenship to the Marvellian community.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
These folks comprise the wealthiest generation in history: According to the Federal Reserve, baby boomers control $90 trillion in assets.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 5, 2026
It’s possible more and more voters see through the prejudiced subterfuge, but it’s more likely that folks simply need a change.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
Oftentimes in cases such as this, it turns out folks mistakenly registered when, for example, getting a driver’s license.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
For the folks who live on the former American frontier, according to “Made in the West,” it’s organic, an aesthetic and a sensibility born of the land and its history.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
Mr. Pinkerton’s business was like a theater show, with a red velvet curtain draped in a corner to allow folks to change into their disguises.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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