Folk music has several definitions, but the most common is the 20th century term which refers to popular music which is based on traditional music. Folk rock, progressive folk music, and electric folk are all types of folk music.
Recommended Resources
Provides information about the folk genre and its affect on society, delving into its interaction with the American civil rights movement and the peace movement.
http://folkmusic.about.com/
Listen to your favorite music - folk, traditional, Celtic or world - online 24/7 and access the latest groups in the news.
http://www.folkalley.com
Contains information about the alliance, the benefits of membership, news pertinent to the industry, and a schedule of upcoming events.
http://www.folkalliance.org/
The longest running folk music website on the internet contains details about folk musicians, festivals and concerts, and organizations dedicated to the genre.
http://www.jg.org/folk/
Supports and provides information on the folking community of Britain. Includes album reviews and interviews with musicians, as well as a directory of resources on folk clubs, magazines, schools, dance and festivals.
http://www.myspace.com/folking
