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Genre
string band
Parent Genre: Folk/Acoustic

String band music is a genre that features acoustic instruments such as banjos, fiddles, mandolins, and guitars. It is characterized by its lively and upbeat sound, often incorporating elements of bluegrass, folk, and country music. The lyrics often tell stories of rural life and the struggles of everyday people. The genre has a long history in American music, dating back to the early 20th century. Today, it continues to thrive with contemporary string bands like Yonder Mountain String Band, 2nd South Carolina String Band, and Uncle Earl.


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List of string band artists

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

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