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Genre: american folk revival

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Parent Genre: Folk/Acoustic

American folk revival music emerged in the mid-20th century as a response to the commercialization of popular music. It is characterized by acoustic instruments, simple melodies, and lyrics that often address social and political issues. This genre gained popularity during the Civil Rights Movement and the Vietnam War era, with artists using their music to promote peace and equality. The genre is known for its harmonies and storytelling, often featuring songs that have been passed down through generations.


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Banjo, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drum Kit, Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Keyboard/Piano, Synthesizer, Fiddle, Pedal Steel Guitar, Piano, Harmonica

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Most popular american folk revival albums

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Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
1965
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Folksongs & Ballads
1972
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The Real Maccoll
2006
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Sittin' by the Road
2010
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Ultimate Collection
2011
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Diamonds & Rust
1975
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Freight Train and Other North Carolina Folk Songs and Tunes
1989
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It's Impossible
1976
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How Sad, How Lovely
2009
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The New Possibility: John Fahey's Guitar Soli Christmas Album/Christmas With John Fahey, Vol. II
1968
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In the Wind
1963
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Gazette, Vol. 1
1958
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Doc Watson
1964
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Jackson C. Frank (2001 - Remaster)
2001
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Judy Collins #3
1964
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On Air
2007

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List of american folk revival artists

Here is a list of american folk revival artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the american folk revival genre. You can find out what american folk revival genre sounds like where you can preview artists or sort them the way you want, just click the headers to sort.

#namepopularityfollowers
1 42 170432
2 53 753515
3 40 187630
4 47 105201
5 53 650888
6 45 255591
7 45 94564
8 41 124541
9 34 32237
10 39 100563
11 38 78543
12 43 87733
13 31 27876
14 31 25510
15 28 22559
16 39 112578
17 32 17942
18 39 68344
19 37 59658
20 25 9608
21 24 2994
22 35 57644
23 34 44650
24 52 98657
25 30 21538
26 17 3127
27 35 34274
28 24 8162
29 40 84629
30 41 17813
31 25 10359
32 38 65273
33 37 54169
34 22 3720
35 13 2520
36 29 12509
37 27 20109
38 29 10566
39 26 6539
40 28 17000
41 28 31270
42 26 26101
43 6 581
44 26 6737
45 22 7523
46 24 4066
47 24 18185
48 19 3346
49 22 8422
50 13 4770
51 20 4954
52 19 2711
53 15 6055
54 14 1344
55 14 2328
56 11 1587
57 10 845
58 9 1232
59 8 577
60 7 1902
61 7 2090
62 4 328
63 6 495
64 5 1456
65 4 537
66 4 807
67 3 961
68 3 115
69 3 458
70 3 165
71 3 199
72 1 560
73 2 321
74 2 163
75 2 385
76 1 172
77 1 187
78 1 62
79 1 701
80 1 135
81 1 66

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