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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Saul Broudy
bluegrass music, country music
Rick Fielding
bluegrass music, country music
Schneewittchen
Jean-Pierre Kernoa
chanson
La Varda
La Chifonnie
Le Grand Rouge
Les Troubadours
Louis Valois
La Bandina
Trasgu
René Werneer
Réal V. Benoit
Vincent Caza
Cantovivo
traditional folk music
Gasparazzo
reggae, rock 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.