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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. Find upcoming Folk events in Los Angeles this month below.
Folk Events This Month · Los Angeles

Team Taiko


Opium Moon

Laurence Juber, Richard T Bear, Ricky Cortes, Tony Braunagel

Gigi Perez, Noah Kahan, Annabelle Dinda

Lailah Rose, Ezra Yeller

Grupo Sin Control, Los L-Gidos, Compa Cheo


Alex Ashley

Sun Kil Moon

Luke Bryan, Randall King, Lanie Gardner, Lauren Watkins, DJ Rock

Johanna Samuels, Zelma Stone, Small Shake, Max Goldblatt


Spaghetti Cumbia


Sam Pace, The Scrub Jays

Bardo


Grand Ole Echo

Nate Heller

Bia

Tree Adams, Jerry Joseph, Wally Ingram

The Head And The Heart

Gary Jules, Breezers
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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