Folk-rock

Folk-rock is a musical genre, combining elements of folk music and rock music.

British and Celtic folk-rock

The British style of folk-rock (in its early years, often called electric folk) was established by the band Fairport Convention, who formed in North London in the late 1960s. Steeleye Span, also prominent in this vein, was formed by folk musicians who wished to add electric instruments and experiment with song structures.

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British - Fairport Convention - Steeleye Span

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Across the English Channel, a similar fusion of folk and rock elements can be found in the Breton folk rock music of Malicorne (1970s) and in some of the work of veteran Breton Celtic harp soloist Alan Stivell.

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English Channel - Breton - Malicorne - Celtic harp - Alan Stivell

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British folk-rock combined with experimental aspects, found for example in The Incredible String Band, eventually developed into prog rock.

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The Incredible String Band - Prog rock

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