folk music
music meta-genre encompassing traditional folk music, contemporary folk music (evolved from the former during the 20th-century folk revival), and derivatives of these two branches
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SuperScum
country music
Sutari
Carved in Stone
DOTmy
Torban
traditional folk music, world music
Zvíře jménem podzim
alternative music, rock music
Stormy Weather
Tibetréa
neo-medieval music
Biotz Alai Abesbatza
Jack and the Weatherman
pop music
Paul Banks
blues
Djal
Johan Asherton
La Virée
Olivia Pedroli
indie pop
Sarah Carlier
soul
About folk music
What is folk music?
music meta-genre encompassing traditional folk music, contemporary folk music (evolved from the former during the 20th-century folk revival), and derivatives of these two branches
Where should I start with folk music?
Start with "Lux" by Rosalía. It captures what makes folk music worth exploring.
What are the best folk music albums?
The folk music albums worth hearing first: "Lux" by Rosalía, "Holiday Inn" by Bing Crosby, "Safe Trip Home" by Dido, "Amor Amarillo" by Gustavo Cerati and "The Spirit Indestructible" by Nelly Furtado.
How many folk music artists are there?
northsound.fm covers 2051 folk music artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.