Folklore in contemporary music: Revival of cultural traditions

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to comprehensively analyse and systematise the ways in which contemporary artists and musicians integrate folk motifs into their works. It was found that although modern interpretations of folklore retain the basic melodic structures of traditional compositions, they also introduce significant innovations in arrangement and instrumental design. The study showed that musicians attach new cultural and personal meanings to musical works, reinterpreting folklore narratives in accordance with modern realities. It was also found that thematic motifs and instrumental techniques have changed over time, which indicates a tendency to synthesise old and new musical forms. Modern interpretations of folklore retain the basic melodic structures of traditional compositions, but introduce significant innovations in arrangement and instrumental design. Musicians attach new cultural and personal meanings to musical works, reinterpreting folklore narratives in accordance with modern realities. Thematic motifs and instrumental techniques have undergone changes, which indicates a tendency to synthesise old and new musical forms. The use of folk motifs helps contemporary performers to revive interest in the national musical heritage and effectively interact with a global audience. This approach preserves cultural characteristics and promotes cultural exchange at the international level. Folklore acts as a means of communication and self-expression in the musical art, which unites and helps to rethink cultural boundaries

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