folk music

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But as negotiations began behind closed doors half a kilometre away, all the world's media could do was wait -- and sip on an expertly brewed coffee while listening to live eastern folk music.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

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

From Salon • Feb. 5, 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

Bergman’s production, marred by blasts of jarring folk music between scene transitions, is a little too on the nose.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 2025

For the sound of traditional Western folk music, look for collections of folk music from England or Australia, sea shanties, or American cowboy songs.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones