The Grammy Award for Best Ethnic or Traditional Folk Recording was awarded from 1960 to 1986. During this time the award had several minor name changes: * From 1960 to 1961 the award was known as Best Performance - Folk * From 1962 to 1967 it was awarded as Best Folk Recording * From 1968 to 1970 it was awarded as Best Folk Performance * In 1971 and from 1973 to 1974 the award was known as Best Ethnic or Traditional Recording (including traditional blues) * In 1972 and from 1975 to 1982 it was awarded as Best Ethnic or Traditional Recording * From 1983 to 1986 it was awarded as Best Ethnic or Traditional Folk Recording