Kentucky Mountain Folk is a genre of traditional folk music that originated in the Appalachian Mountains of Kentucky. It is characterized by its use of traditional instruments such as the banjo, fiddle, and guitar, as well as its focus on storytelling and lyrical content. The music often features themes of love, loss, and the struggles of everyday life. It is often performed in a call-and-response style, with the lead singer singing a line and the other musicians responding with a chorus. The genre has been popularized by artists such as Bill Monroe, the Stanley Brothers, and the Carter Family.

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