Folk-pop developed during the 1960s folk music and folk rock boom. Key example of folk-pop artists include The Kingston Trio and Peter, Paul and Mary with contracts with major record labels (Capitol Records and Warner Brothers Records, respectively).
Folk-pop emerged as a genre during the 1960s, coinciding with the rise of folk music and folk rock. Key artists associated with this style include The Kingston Trio and Peter, Paul and Mary, who were signed to major record labels like Capitol Records and Warner Brothers Records.