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Genre
traditional british folk
Parent Genre: World/Traditional

Traditional British folk music is a genre that has been passed down through generations, featuring acoustic instruments such as fiddles, banjos, and accordions. The music often tells stories of rural life, love, and loss, and is characterized by its haunting melodies and intricate harmonies. This genre has seen a resurgence in recent years, with contemporary artists adding their own unique twists to the traditional sound.


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List of traditional british folk artists

Here is a list of traditional british folk artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the traditional british folk genre. You can find out what traditional british folk 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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