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Appalachian Music
Everything published on Viyolens under Appalachian Music — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Folk Music Abigail Lewis
Folk Music Subgenres, Explained
A solo singer with a guitar and a full electric band playing centuries-old ballads are both folk music. Here's how the genre's branches actually differ.
Bluegrass Joanne Hall
The History of Bluegrass
A tradition built in the hills, from church harmony and string bands to Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys and beyond. Here's where bluegrass actually came from.
Folk Music Laura Mitchell
Folk Music for Newcomers: Where to Start
Nobody starts out knowing the difference between a ballad and a lament. A gentle, pressure-free path into folk music for total newcomers.
