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Folk Music Around the World

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Ireland

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Irish folk music often features instruments like the tin whistle, fiddle, and uilleann pipes. An iconic song is 'Danny Boy' and a representative artist is The Chieftains.

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USA - Appalachia

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Appalachian music is rooted in the English and Scottish ballad tradition, with a significant influence from African American rhythms. A representative artist is Doc Watson.

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Spain - Flamenco

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Flamenco is a highly-expressive, Spanish folk music style that features guitar playing, footwork, and intricate hand claps. A representative artist is Paco de Lucía.

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India - Bhangra

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Bhangra is a lively form of music and dance that originally comes from the Punjab region. A representative song is 'Mundian To Bach Ke' by Panjabi MC.

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Jamaica - Reggae

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Reggae combines elements of folk music with jazz and rhythm and blues. An iconic star is Bob Marley, with songs like 'No Woman, No Cry'.

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Finland - Joik

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Joik is a traditional form of song of the Sámi people of the Nordic countries. Heavy on spiritual and nature themes, Wimme Saari is a modern performer.

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Mexico - Mariachi

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Mariachi involves ensembles with violins, trumpets, and guitars. 'El Son de la Negra' is a traditional mariachi staple.

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Greece

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Greek folk music, or demotika, traditionally features instruments like the bouzouki. A representative song is 'Zorba's Dance' by Mikis Theodorakis.

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Scotland

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Scottish folk music includes both traditional and contemporary forms. Traditional instruments include bagpipes. 'Auld Lang Syne' is a famous tune.

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Argentina - Tango

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Tango is a dramatic Argentine music style marked by passionate rhythms and paired with a dance. Carlos Gardel is a notable tango singer.

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Zimbabwe - Mbira

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Mbira music is characterized by the use of the mbira, a thumb piano. The representative artist is Thomas Mapfumo.

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Norway - Hardanger fiddle

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The Hardanger fiddle is a traditional Norwegian violin with additional sympathetic strings. Annbjørg Lien is a well-known player.

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Brazil - Bossa Nova

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Bossa nova is a Brazilian music style with a gentle rhythm influenced by samba and jazz. 'The Girl from Ipanema' by Antônio Carlos Jobim is a classic.

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Mongolia - Throat singing

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Mongolian throat singing, or Khöömei, involves producing multiple pitches at once. A representative group is Huun-Huur-Tu.

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Italy - Tarantella

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Tarantella is an Italian folk dance commonly played at weddings. It's fast-paced and in a 6/8 time signature.

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France - Chanson

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Chanson is a lyric-driven French song genre with roots in the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Édith Piaf is one of the most famous chanson singers.

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Japan - Enka

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Enka is a popular Japanese music genre resembling traditional Japanese music with a sentimental ballad style. A known artist is Hibari Misora.

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Cuba - Son Cubano

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Son Cubano blends Spanish guitar and African rhythms. It's the foundation of salsa music. Compay Segundo is one of the notable musicians.

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Canada - Quebecois

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Quebecois music from Canada has a strong French influence and often features the fiddle and accordion. La Bottine Souriante is a prominent group.

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Algeria - Raï

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Raï is a form of folk music that originated in Oran, Algeria, and is known for its frank lyrics. Cheb Khaled is a famous Raï singer.

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Egypt - Saidi

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Saidi music comes from the Upper Egypt area, known for its dance and use of the mizmar. Metqal Qenawi Metqal is a representative artist.

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Sweden - Nyckelharpa

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The Nyckelharpa is a key fiddle that's a traditional music instrument in Sweden. A representative artist is Olov Johansson.

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Russia - Balalaika

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The Balalaika is a Russian stringed musical instrument with a characteristic triangular body. The song 'Kalinka' is a well-known Balalaika tune.

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Colombia - Cumbia

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Cumbia is a traditional Colombian music and dance, which has pan-Latin American influence. Carlos Vives is a modern cumbia artist.

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Israel - Klezmer

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Klezmer is a musical tradition of the Ashkenazi Jews of Eastern Europe. Representative instruments include the clarinet and violin.

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China - Guoyue

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Guoyue is a category of Chinese music that consists of traditional and modern compositions. Instruments include the erhu and guzheng.

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South Africa - Mbube

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Mbube is a style of South African vocal music made famous by the song 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight'. Ladysmith Black Mambazo is a key group.

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Peru - Andean

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Andean music from Peru is characterized by the use of the panpipe and charango. Grupo Andino is a known Andean music band.

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Nigeria - Afrobeat

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Afrobeat combines traditional Nigerian music with jazz, highlife, and funky rhythms. Fela Kuti is the most notable name associated with Afrobeat.

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Vietnam - Ca trù

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Ca trù is a Vietnamese form of chamber music with poetry singing. It often features female vocalists. Nguyễn Phú Đẹ is a master of Ca trù.

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Poland - Mazurka

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Mazurka is a Polish folk dance in triple meter with a lively tempo. Fryderyk Chopin composed several mazurkas for piano.

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Australia - Didgeridoo

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The Didgeridoo is a wind instrument developed by Indigenous Australians of northern Australia. Traditional music is often used for ceremonies.

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Iran - Persian traditional

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Persian traditional music often features instruments like the setar, santur, and daf. Mohammad Reza Shajarian is an esteemed performer.

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Portugal - Fado

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Fado is a music genre from Portugal, characterized by mournful tunes and lyrics. Amália Rodrigues is a well-known fado singer.

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Turkey - Ottoman military

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Ottoman military music, also called Mehter, is one of the oldest military marching band styles in the world. It uses large drums and horns.

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Korea - Pansori

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Pansori is a Korean genre of musical storytelling performed by a vocalist and a drummer. A famous Pansori tale is 'Chunhyangga.'

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Austria - Yodeling

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Yodeling is a form of singing that involves rapid and repeated changes in pitch. It is a characteristic of the Alpine region. The Von Trapp Family is known for this style.

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Iceland - Rímur

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Rímur is an Icelandic epic chant tradition, often performed a cappella or with simple instrumentation. Steindor Andersen is a contemporary rímur singer.

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Indonesia - Gamelan

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Gamelan is traditional ensemble music from Java and Bali in Indonesia, made up predominantly of percussive instruments. Sukarji Sriman is a notable Gamelan musician.

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