Contemporary British folk music - AQAThe impact of Mumford & Sons
Mumford & Sons fuse elements of folk and rock music. They combine folk timbres such as banjo and double bass with repeated rhythms and riffs to create their unique style of music.
Mumford & Sons achieved global success with their unique folk musicTraditional music from a particular country.聽 style of music and have even entertained Barack Obama at the White House. The band鈥檚 sound features instruments, such as banjos, mandolins and resonator guitars that were not associated with mainstream music. Their contribution to music has meant that they are one of the most successful bands to emerge in the 21st century.
Mumford & Sons have also helped pre-existing musicians reach a wider audience by bringing folk music back into the mainstream. One such artist is Ben Howard, whose musical career began in 2009. After the popularity of the folk genre, he was signed to Island Records in 2011. His first album, Every Kingdom, made it to No. 7 in the UK album chart.