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Folk baroque

Folk baroque is a music genre that emerged in United Kingdom in the 1960s. It is usually classed as a form of contemporary folk music. Explore key artists and related styles.

About Folk baroque

Folk baroque is a music genre that emerged in United Kingdom in the 1960s. It is usually classed as a form of contemporary folk music.

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Folk baroque or baroque guitar is a distinctive and influential guitar fingerstyle developed in Britain in the 1960s, which combined elements of American folk, blues, jazz and ragtime with British folk music to produce a new and elaborate form of accompaniment. It has been highly important in folk music, folk rock and British folk rock playing, particularly in Britain, Ireland, North America and France.

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What is Folk baroque?

Folk baroque is a music genre that emerged in United Kingdom in the 1960s. It is usually classed as a form of contemporary folk music.

Where and when did Folk baroque originate?

Folk baroque originated in United Kingdom in the 1960s.

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