Indian folk music

music genre

10 artists in the catalog.

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The best way into Indian folk music

A curated entry point — the right artist, the right album, and a clear path forward.

Guides for Indian folk music artists

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Top Indian folk music albums

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Zindagi

Zubeen Garg

You've Stolen My Heart – Songs From R.D. Burman’s Bollywood

Asha Bhosle

Jogiya

Gurdas Maan

All Indian folk music artists

Zubeen Garg

Indian pop, adult contemporary music

Asha Bhosle

Hindustani classical music, Indian classical music

Gurdas Maan

bhangra, filmi music

Alka Yagnik

Indian classical music, Indian pop

Kavita Krishnamurthy

Carnatic music, Indian pop

Sadhana Sargam

Carnatic music, Hindustani classical music

Angaraag Mahanta

Indian pop, filmi music

S. Janaki

Carnatic music, filmi music

Anuradha Paudwal

bhajan, filmi music

Jatinder Shah

bhangra, filmi music

About Indian folk music

What is Indian folk music?

music genre

Where should I start with Indian folk music?

Start with "Zindagi" by Zubeen Garg. It captures what makes Indian folk music worth exploring.

What are the best Indian folk music albums?

The Indian folk music albums worth hearing first: "Zindagi" by Zubeen Garg, "You've Stolen My Heart – Songs From R.D. Burman’s Bollywood" by Asha Bhosle and "Jogiya" by Gurdas Maan.

How many Indian folk music artists are there?

northsound.fm covers 10 Indian folk music artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.