Cape Breton Folk

Cape Breton Folk is a genre of traditional music from the Canadian island of Cape Breton. It is a mix of Scottish, Irish, and French-Canadian influences, and is characterized by its lively, upbeat rhythms and melodies. Instruments commonly used in Cape Breton Folk include the fiddle, guitar, banjo, mandolin, and accordion. The genre is often accompanied by step-dancing, and is known for its strong sense of community and shared history.