The Orkney and Shetland folk music genre is a traditional style of music that originates from the Scottish islands of Orkney and Shetland. It is characterized by its use of fiddles, accordions, and other traditional instruments, as well as its lively and upbeat rhythms. The music often tells stories of island life and the sea, and is deeply rooted in the culture and history of the region. Today, the genre continues to thrive, with many talented musicians keeping the tradition alive through their performances and recordings.
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| # | name | Popularity | instrumentalness | danceability | energy | acousticness | Happiness | tempo | followers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 5 | 41 | 53 | 61 | 69 | 108 | 4230 | |
| 2 | 20 | 5 | 45 | 30 | 90 | 59 | 136 | 2366 | |
| 3 | 17 | 33 | 51 | 54 | 75 | 81 | 116 | 3680 | |
| 4 | 14 | 22 | 43 | 64 | 30 | 52 | 117 | 2224 | |
| 5 | 9 | 0 | 39 | 42 | 85 | 62 | 104 | 2697 | |
| 6 | 8 | 32 | 24 | 22 | 78 | 25 | 78 | 1397 | |
| 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 71 | |
| 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 247 | |
| 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 257 | |
| 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 423 | |
| 11 | 3 | 1 | 51 | 25 | 81 | 62 | 100 | 219 | |
| 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 225 | |
| 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 140 | |
| 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 429 | |
| 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 166 | |
| 16 | 1 | 94 | 16 | 0 | 72 | 4 | 70 | 275 | |
| 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | |
| 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53 | |
| 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 72 | |
| 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 116 | |
| 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 115 |