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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Hilario Camacho Velilla
protest song
Magda Andersson
Norihiko Hashida & Endless
Psio Crew
María Ostiz
Música Dispersa
progressive rock
Kučerovci
world music
Skiffle Kontra
Astrid Böning
Alamakstud Härrad
Amancio Batta
jazz, world music
Motel Bokassa
country music, electronic music
Maria Schewyck
Edward Morus Jones
Ionuț Dolănescu
Hromovlad
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.