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British Folk in New York City this month (4-31 Oct): Elanor Moss at Night Club 101 (Mon 19 Oct). Updated daily.
British Folk Events This Month · New York City
Sound profile
A vocal-driven, organic sound.
British folk music originates from the deep-rooted oral traditions and communal storytelling of the British Isles, encompassing regional styles from England, Scotland, and Wales. Traditionally characterized by acoustic instrumentation such as the fiddle, tin whistle, concertina, and acoustic guitar, the genre emphasizes lyrical narrative and modal melodic structures. Its rhythmic foundation often utilizes steady 4/4 or 3/4 meters, maintaining a tempo that facilitates dance or narrative clarity, creating a mood that shifts between melancholic introspection and spirited celebration. As a foundational ancestor to folk-rock and modern indie-folk, British folk maintains a distinct identity through its focus on heritage, traditional ballads, and organic, unpolished performances.
Also known as: Brit-folk, UK folk
Mood lists one british folk event in New York City this month (4-31 Oct): Elanor Moss at Night Club 101 (Mon 19 Oct). The listing shows the venue, lineup and a direct ticket link; the calendar is updated daily.
British folk music originates from the deep-rooted oral traditions and communal storytelling of the British Isles, encompassing regional styles from England, Scotland, and Wales. Find every British Folk venue and event in New York City this month above - with lineups, door times, and tickets.
British folk music originates from the deep-rooted oral traditions and communal storytelling of the British Isles, encompassing regional styles from England, Scotland, and Wales. Traditionally characterized by acoustic instrumentation such as the fiddle, tin whistle, concertina, and acoustic guitar, the genre emphasizes lyrical narrative and modal melodic structures. Its rhythmic foundation often utilizes steady 4/4 or 3/4 meters, maintaining a tempo that facilitates dance or narrative clarity, …
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