From Folk to Country

How the Ulster-Scots influenced music in America

The distinctive styles of many modern day American country, bluegrass and folk music performers can be traced directly back to the 18th century Ulster-Scots or Scots-Irish settlers. And the dance tradition of Appalachian region in the south eastern part of the United States has also very strong Ulster-Scots roots.

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