About New acoustic music
New acoustic music is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1970s. It is usually classed as a form of contemporary folk music.
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New acoustic music is a music genre that blends influences from folk, bluegrass, jazz and world music and uses only acoustic instruments. Beginning in the 1970s, it has been developed by artists such as Béla Fleck, David Grisman, Leo Kottke, Tim Ware, Tony Rice, Mike Marshall, Darol Anger and others.
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What is New acoustic music?
New acoustic music is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1970s. It is usually classed as a form of contemporary folk music.
Where and when did New acoustic music originate?
New acoustic music originated in United States in the 1970s.