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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Les Croquants
Machin
Mélusine
Tarentule
Tex Lecor
Tom Poisson
chanson, pop music
Acustimantico
jazz, pop music
Tamburi del Vesuvio
canzone napoletana, traditional folk music
Danit
pop rock, world music
Merkfolk
folk metal
Hiroyasu Minami
Craft
Rock Candies
Salebarbes
traditional folk music
Yoshitarō Kanazaki
Ken Kitamura
traditional folk music
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.