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
2051 artists in the catalog.
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Eva Henychová
Jiří Tichota
spirituals
Klíč
Pepa Streichl
blues
Luna Monti & Juan Quintero
Bizardunak
Tørfisk
Maimu Jõgeda
ErsatzMusika
Medeni Mesec
Piotr Janczerski
Brahim Izri
Red Sky Coven
Jorge Yáñez
Xaximiku
Emilio Vendrell i Ibars
opera
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.