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“The Woods at Marly,” 1871, by Camille Pissarro

“This early painting of The Woods at Marly shows a path in the forest of the Château of Marly [England] viewed from Porte du Phare, with Marly-le-Roi in the background and featuring several small figures. It is painted using a technique of light touches of the brush that capture the vibrating light between the leaves of the trees in the same f orest that Corot painted a year later.”

Public domain, via Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, Madrid.

At ROR, we have always brought you choice reviews of both contemporary and classic selections. This time, however, we are broadening our scope with a spotlight on folk music from around the world.

-- Editor.

olk music is attributed stateside to the Americana genre with a lively blend of banjos, guitars, and instruments that inflect a positive attitude on the listener. When one thinks of folk, they generally remember songs such as Woody Guthrie’s “This Land Is Our Land” and Southern banjo anthems.

However, the global influence of folk music is what makes the genre so diverse and beautiful. Folk can be traditional or alternative, as well as emotional and political. Today, we take a look at both national and international folk acts and some of the history behind this music.