Meaning of the word "freak folk" in English

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freak folk

US /friːk foʊk/
UK /friːk foʊk/
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Noun

1.

a subgenre of psychedelic folk music that emerged in the early 2000s, characterized by its experimental, often lo-fi sound, and eclectic influences, drawing from traditional folk, psychedelic rock, and avant-garde music.

Example:
Devendra Banhart is often cited as a prominent artist in the freak folk movement.
The album's raw sound and unconventional song structures are characteristic of freak folk.
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