Alternative Folk (ɔltə́rnətɪv fók) is a category of music that keeps the gentle tones of traditional Folk while adding in a more aggressive and energetic sound that brings a new edge to the style of music. Often teamed with protests and feminism, the Alternative Folk sound features greats like Billy Bragg, Ani DiFranco, Suzanne Vega, and Victoria Williams. Alternative Folk features the driving sounds of guitar with a backbeat of accompany instruments, adding to the drama of the message of each song.