American Folk Music

American Folk Music

Music Appreciation

Fill in the Blanks

What do you think of when you see Folk music?

Roots Music - umbrella term

• Native American Music

• Bluegrass

• Gospel / Blues

• Old Time music

• Cajun

• Jug Band

• Appalachain Folk

Poll

Of these, which one do you think you would have liked back in the 19th century

• Native American

• Bluegrass

• Gospel/Blues

• Cajun

• Appalachian Folk

Roots Music

Foundation of music later developed to be rock n roll, rhythm and blues (R&B), jazz, and country

Appalachain Folk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJ3rXbFn8qE&list=PLFBZT3CIdFxLNdOJokvrk8oh6AGx-69Fh&index=2&t=0s

Blues/cajun