American folk

American folk is a genre of acoustic music rooted in the traditional songs and ballads of rural America—work songs, spirituals, protest songs, and storytelling passed down through generations.

The style typically features guitar, banjo, and fiddle with emphasis on lyrics and melody over production: She grew up listening to American folk singers like Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger.

The 1960s folk revival brought the genre into mainstream popularity through artists like Bob Dylan and Joan Baez.