Folk Music Quotes
Reflections on folk roots and topical songwriting
This page gathers quotes about folk music, from artists who arrived late to the genre to those who built their sound firmly on folk foundations.
When I think of folk music, I think of topical songs. And I don't write topical songs.
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My family owns a music store in Claremont, California, called The Claremont Folk Music Center.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do these Folk Music quotes generally cover?
They cover how different artists discovered or connected with folk music, including its emphasis on topical songwriting.
Is there a quote about coming to folk music late?
Yes, one speaker admits arriving late to the folk music genre rather than growing up immersed in it.
Does a quote describe a musical style rooted in folk?
Yes, one artist says their songs are always very based in folk music as a foundation for their sound.
Is there a quote about topical songwriting?
One quote associates folk music with topical songs, while the speaker admits they personally don't write that kind of material.
Does any quote describe folk music as a necessity?
Yes, one speaker says they became interested in folk music because they had to make it work somehow. See also California Quotes.
Other lines weigh in on topical songwriting and describe turning to folk music simply as a way to get by creatively.
