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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Šafrán
かかし (フォークバンド)
Mike Maki
Rabi Nakayama
Taberna ibiltaria
Yuzuru Agi
Bostak eta Laurenak
The High-D Boys
jazz
Crema de gaita
DOA
Irtio
Szenario
blues
Le Mondine
liscio
Os Chotos
Jed and the Valentine
alternative folk
The Relics
Canadian 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.