Folk Pop

Folk pop is a genre originating from the 1950s which blends Pop music with Contemporary Folk. It has many similarities with Folk Rock of its era and many folk pop bands have been defined as such, as they both tend to use backing bands and pop structures. However, folk pop is characterized by a more commercial sound, with less reliance on electric guitar, a larger presence of harmonized and catchy melodies, and shorter, softer songs. The genre's popularity was at its largest from the mid 1960s to early 1970s, with the success of artists such as Simon & Garfunkel, Joni Mitchell, Donovan, and Cat Stevens.