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Folk Rock

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Meet Folk Rock

Folk Rock is a branch of the Country / Folk / Americana family, with its own performance and recording traditions.

The clearest way to understand Folk Rock is to hear how its rhythm, timbre and performance language change across artists and recordings.

Begin with Carole King, Gene Clark and The Mamas & the Papas.

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main styleGene ClarkFolk Rock and Gene Clark share an artist-to-genre connection.
main styleThe Flying Burrito BrothersFolk Rock and The Flying Burrito Brothers share an artist-to-genre connection.
main styleCarole KingFolk Rock and Carole King share an artist-to-genre connection.
main styleThe Mamas & the PapasFolk Rock and The Mamas & the Papas share an artist-to-genre connection.
belongs toCountry / Folk / AmericanaFolk Rock is a subgenre of Country / Folk / Americana.
genreFerguson RoadFerguson Road is connected with Folk Rock.
genreInterview With Papa JohnInterview With Papa John is connected with Folk Rock.
genreStand Behind MeStand Behind Me is connected with Folk Rock.
genreShe Darked the SunShe Darked the Sun is connected with Folk Rock.
genrePeace in the ValleyPeace in the Valley is connected with Folk Rock.

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