2020s Folk

Rare folk footage from the 2020s — interviews, studio sessions, and behind-the-scenes clips. We're actively searching for footage — check back soon.

Music in the 2020s

The 2020s began with a global pandemic that forced musicians to adapt in unprecedented ways — livestreams from living rooms, remote collaborations, and socially distanced performances. As the world reopened, a new generation of artists emerged alongside established acts finding new creative directions. TikTok became a discovery platform, and short-form video changed how music was shared. Behind-the-scenes footage from this era captures a unique moment in music history — artists navigating uncertainty while continuing to create.

About Folk

Folk music is a music genre that includes traditional folk music and the contemporary genre that evolved from the former during the 20th-century folk revival. Some types of folk music may be called world music. Traditional folk music has been defined in several ways: as music transmitted orally, music with unknown composers, music that is played on traditional instruments, music about cultural or national identity, music that changes between generations (folk process), music associated with a pe...

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