👉 Folksinging is a form of folk music that originated in rural and small towns across the United States. It typically consists of an ensemble of musicians known as "folk singers" who sing songs with a country or western flavor, often accompanied by banjo playing and traditional instruments like fiddle and mandolin. The term "folksinging" is often used to describe this form of music, but it can also refer to the folk singing that has been performed in rural communities for generations. Folk