Appalachian folk music is a distinctive genre of folk music originating in the Appalachia region of the United States of America. It is believed to have developed from traditional Scottish and Irish music brought to the USA by immigrants from those countries, and in turn it deeply influenced country music. Earliest recordings date from 1922.

Samples

• Download recording - “The Old Grey Mare” Appalachian folk music from the Library of Congress' Gordon Collection http://www.loc.gov/folklife/Gordon/sideAbandA3.html#oldgraymare ; performed by Bascam Lamar Lunsford in the Asheville, North Carolina area on October 19, 1925

See also

• Bluegrass
• Old-time music