Boston folk music is a genre that is characterized by its acoustic sound and storytelling lyrics. It often incorporates elements of traditional Irish and Scottish music, as well as American roots music. The music is often performed in small venues and intimate settings, with a focus on the connection between the performer and the audience. The genre has a strong emphasis on vocal harmonies and intricate instrumentation, with instruments such as the guitar, banjo, and fiddle being commonly used. Overall, Boston folk music is a genre that celebrates the rich history and culture of the region, while also exploring contemporary themes and issues.
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| # | name | Popularity | instrumentalness | danceability | energy | acousticness | Happiness | tempo | followers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 74 | 1 | 51 | 23 | 79 | 30 | 122 | 584990 | |
| 2 | 53 | 2 | 54 | 43 | 49 | 39 | 122 | 69362 | |
| 3 | 53 | 1 | 49 | 33 | 58 | 34 | 121 | 11735 | |
| 4 | 53 | 0 | 56 | 41 | 65 | 49 | 108 | 12345 | |
| 5 | 51 | 1 | 48 | 33 | 76 | 33 | 114 | 56134 | |
| 6 | 48 | 3 | 48 | 42 | 60 | 31 | 118 | 77111 | |
| 7 | 47 | 10 | 47 | 45 | 48 | 33 | 124 | 52563 | |
| 8 | 44 | 0 | 55 | 39 | 46 | 35 | 123 | 58727 | |
| 9 | 28 | 3 | 56 | 39 | 69 | 40 | 138 | 12911 | |
| 10 | 25 | 0 | 56 | 39 | 67 | 24 | 99 | 1764 | |
| 11 | 23 | 0 | 57 | 49 | 24 | 30 | 88 | 4682 | |
| 12 | 23 | 1 | 53 | 55 | 57 | 35 | 112 | 7373 | |
| 13 | 22 | 0 | 50 | 32 | 65 | 38 | 113 | 10372 | |
| 14 | 22 | 1 | 55 | 35 | 57 | 38 | 132 | 9626 | |
| 15 | 22 | 0 | 50 | 27 | 73 | 38 | 115 | 11858 | |
| 16 | 16 | 0 | 69 | 74 | 2 | 78 | 123 | 1186 | |
| 17 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 403 | |
| 18 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1578 | |
| 19 | 12 | 0 | 53 | 21 | 57 | 28 | 113 | 1964 | |
| 20 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 419 | |
| 21 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2292 | |
| 22 | 10 | 0 | 65 | 22 | 76 | 33 | 98 | 2554 | |
| 23 | 7 | 0 | 59 | 68 | 18 | 30 | 114 | 479 | |
| 24 | 6 | 0 | 41 | 13 | 86 | 13 | 117 | 837 | |
| 25 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 503 | |
| 26 | 2 | 0 | 41 | 14 | 90 | 26 | 159 | 387 | |
| 27 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 395 | |
| 28 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 826 | |
| 29 | 1 | 14 | 46 | 34 | 96 | 12 | 92 | 648 | |
| 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 365 | |
| 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 73 |