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Folk events in London this weekend - Friday and Saturday nights. Updated daily.
Folk Events This Weekend · London


The Country Roses

The Kimberleys




SuRie, Tara Minton

Owen Spafford, Rebecka Edlund

mal sounds, TALIA, che ali

zamar-eden, Limunga

Leo Walrus, Enzo Allen

Shovel Dance Collective


The Gulls

Hank Wangford & The Bass Combo

Akira Kai



Terence O'Flaherty


Broken Hertz, Sophie Holloway, Phoebe Parker, Dither

Rosie Frater-Taylor

The Fran McGillivray Band, Ben Tyzack

Sound profile
A vocal-driven, organic sound.
Folk music originates from traditional, orally transmitted songs passed down through many generations, emphasizing the shared communal heritage of specific regions, ethnic groups, and local cultures. This genre is strictly defined by its organic instrumentation, typically featuring acoustic guitars, fiddles, banjos, and harmonicas, which support simple melodic structures designed for lyrical storytelling and social expression. Rhythm and tempo vary significantly from slow, somber narrative ballads to upbeat, danceable jigs, yet the overall mood consistently remains intimate and raw rather than polished or overly processed. Semantically linked to Americana and country, it serves as a crucial foundational precursor to modern singer-songwriter styles while maintaining a distinct focus on historical preservation and heartfelt human experiences.
Also known as: Folk music
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