Folk Music Trivia Questions

Bob Dylan did not invent folk music; it existed for centuries before him. He was a key figure in the 1960s folk revival, not its originator.

Folk music exists worldwide, with traditions in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. American folk has many influences including British, African, and Hispanic.

Joan Baez, a prominent folk singer, performed at the March on Washington on August 28, 1963, singing 'We Shall Overcome' and other songs.

While traditional folk often uses acoustic instruments, many folk musicians incorporate electric guitars and other amplified instruments, especially since the 1960s folk-rock movement.

'We Shall Overcome' is a gospel song adapted by folk singer Pete Seeger. It was widely sung during civil rights marches in the 1960s.

'Blowin' in the Wind' was written by Bob Dylan in 1962. Pete Seeger was a folk singer but did not write that song.

Lead Belly (Huddie Ledbetter) recorded 'Goodnight, Irene' in 1933. It became a folk classic and later a hit for The Weavers.

The Weavers, led by Pete Seeger, had hit records like 'Goodnight, Irene' in 1950, helping ignite the American folk music revival.