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Genre
traditional english folk
Parent Genre: World/Traditional

Traditional English folk music is a genre that has been passed down through generations, often featuring acoustic instruments such as fiddles, banjos, and guitars. The music is characterized by its storytelling nature, with lyrics often depicting tales of love, loss, and life in rural England. The genre has seen a resurgence in recent years, with modern artists putting their own spin on traditional tunes while still staying true to the roots of the genre.


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List of traditional english folk artists

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