American folk music

American folk music is traditional music originating from or associated with the United States, typically passed down orally through generations.

It encompasses work songs, ballads, spirituals, and regional styles from Appalachian to blues to cowboy songs.

The 1950s-60s folk revival brought artists like Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger to wider audiences, blending traditional forms with social commentary.

She learned American folk music from her grandmother's songbook.