The Top Folk Music of 2012
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The top folk music of 2012 includes a variety of artists and styles. Check out our list of the best folk music of the year and see for yourself!
The Grammy nominees for best folk album are
The Grammy nominees for best folk album are John Prine, Bonnie Raitt, Tim O’Brien Band, Carolina Chocolate Drops and Punch Brothers.
The top three songs on the Billboard folk chart are
The top three songs on the Billboard folk chart are “The Weight” by The Band, “Knocking on Heaven’s Door” by Bob Dylan, and “The Times They Are A-Changin'” by Bob Dylan. All three songs are from the 1960s and are considered classics of the genre.
The top three iTunes folk songs are
3. “Ho Hey” – The Lumineers
2. “Home” – Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros
1. “I Will Wait” – Mumford & Sons
The top three Amazon folk songs are
1. “The Parting Glass” by The Wailin’ Jennys
2. “Ho Hey” by The Lumineers
3. “I Will Wait” by Mumford and Sons
The top three Pandora folk stations are
The top three Pandora folk stations are: 1) Americana, 2) Singer-Songwriter, and 3) Bluegrass.
Americana is a catch-all term for folk music that is rooted in the traditions of America. This can include anything from country to blues to rock.
Singer-songwriter is a term used to describe a type of music that focuses on the lyrics and the story being told, rather than on the sound of the music itself. This type of folk music often includes elements of pop, rock, and country.
Bluegrass is a type of folk music that originated in the southern United States. It is characterized by its use of acoustic instruments, such as the banjo, fiddle, and guitar, and by its fast tempo and complex vocal harmonies.
