CultureAugust 23, 2026

folktronica

fohk-TRON-ih-kuh

Definition

A musical style that combines elements of traditional folk music, such as acoustic instrumentation or folk melodies, with electronic music production, such as synthesizers or digital beats.

Etymology

The word is a portmanteau of 'folk' (referring to traditional music) and 'electronica' (a broad term for various styles of electronic music), appearing in music journalism during the early 2000s.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the genre of Olesia Rusinova's music, where she blends traditional Ukrainian sounds with contemporary electronic elements to express her dual identity.

35 Meters of Ukraine in Pula, Croatia: 2 Artists Carry War, Memory, Home Across Borders

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Kyiv Post

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