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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Joan Colomo
cantautor music, independent music
Humay Qədimova
mugham
Origem Tradicional
Katriona Gilmore
Jovica Jovic
Moonshine Wagon
bluegrass music, heavy metal
Yō Nakamura
Wołosatki
ballade
Takashi Nagano
traditional folk music
Muzykanci
Anímic
neofolk, pop rock
Javory
Arjaun
Hasmachot
Mizrahi music, rock music
Orquestra Mallo
pop music
Ingå Spelmansgille
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.