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Ireland
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.
USA - Appalachia
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.
Spain - Flamenco
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.
India - Bhangra
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.
Jamaica - Reggae
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'.
Finland - Joik
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.
Mexico - Mariachi
Mariachi involves ensembles with violins, trumpets, and guitars. 'El Son de la Negra' is a traditional mariachi staple.
Greece
Greek folk music, or demotika, traditionally features instruments like the bouzouki. A representative song is 'Zorba's Dance' by Mikis Theodorakis.
Scotland
Scottish folk music includes both traditional and contemporary forms. Traditional instruments include bagpipes. 'Auld Lang Syne' is a famous tune.
Argentina - Tango
Tango is a dramatic Argentine music style marked by passionate rhythms and paired with a dance. Carlos Gardel is a notable tango singer.
Zimbabwe - Mbira
Mbira music is characterized by the use of the mbira, a thumb piano. The representative artist is Thomas Mapfumo.
Norway - Hardanger fiddle
The Hardanger fiddle is a traditional Norwegian violin with additional sympathetic strings. Annbjørg Lien is a well-known player.
Brazil - Bossa Nova
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.
Mongolia - Throat singing
Mongolian throat singing, or Khöömei, involves producing multiple pitches at once. A representative group is Huun-Huur-Tu.
Italy - Tarantella
Tarantella is an Italian folk dance commonly played at weddings. It's fast-paced and in a 6/8 time signature.
France - Chanson
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.
Japan - Enka
Enka is a popular Japanese music genre resembling traditional Japanese music with a sentimental ballad style. A known artist is Hibari Misora.
Cuba - Son Cubano
Son Cubano blends Spanish guitar and African rhythms. It's the foundation of salsa music. Compay Segundo is one of the notable musicians.
Canada - Quebecois
Quebecois music from Canada has a strong French influence and often features the fiddle and accordion. La Bottine Souriante is a prominent group.
Algeria - Raï
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.
Egypt - Saidi
Saidi music comes from the Upper Egypt area, known for its dance and use of the mizmar. Metqal Qenawi Metqal is a representative artist.
Sweden - Nyckelharpa
The Nyckelharpa is a key fiddle that's a traditional music instrument in Sweden. A representative artist is Olov Johansson.
Russia - Balalaika
The Balalaika is a Russian stringed musical instrument with a characteristic triangular body. The song 'Kalinka' is a well-known Balalaika tune.
Colombia - Cumbia
Cumbia is a traditional Colombian music and dance, which has pan-Latin American influence. Carlos Vives is a modern cumbia artist.
Israel - Klezmer
Klezmer is a musical tradition of the Ashkenazi Jews of Eastern Europe. Representative instruments include the clarinet and violin.
China - Guoyue
Guoyue is a category of Chinese music that consists of traditional and modern compositions. Instruments include the erhu and guzheng.
South Africa - Mbube
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.
Peru - Andean
Andean music from Peru is characterized by the use of the panpipe and charango. Grupo Andino is a known Andean music band.
Nigeria - Afrobeat
Afrobeat combines traditional Nigerian music with jazz, highlife, and funky rhythms. Fela Kuti is the most notable name associated with Afrobeat.
Vietnam - Ca trù
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.
Poland - Mazurka
Mazurka is a Polish folk dance in triple meter with a lively tempo. Fryderyk Chopin composed several mazurkas for piano.
Australia - Didgeridoo
The Didgeridoo is a wind instrument developed by Indigenous Australians of northern Australia. Traditional music is often used for ceremonies.
Iran - Persian traditional
Persian traditional music often features instruments like the setar, santur, and daf. Mohammad Reza Shajarian is an esteemed performer.
Portugal - Fado
Fado is a music genre from Portugal, characterized by mournful tunes and lyrics. Amália Rodrigues is a well-known fado singer.
Turkey - Ottoman military
Ottoman military music, also called Mehter, is one of the oldest military marching band styles in the world. It uses large drums and horns.
Korea - Pansori
Pansori is a Korean genre of musical storytelling performed by a vocalist and a drummer. A famous Pansori tale is 'Chunhyangga.'
Austria - Yodeling
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.
Iceland - Rímur
Rímur is an Icelandic epic chant tradition, often performed a cappella or with simple instrumentation. Steindor Andersen is a contemporary rímur singer.
Indonesia - Gamelan
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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