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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Mark Graham
HaWthorn
Kwartet Jorgi
Piorun
Daun Jatuh
pop music
Pacifik
Czech tramping music
Fio à Meada
Balkan Sevdah
music of the Balkans
Liptons Orphan
folk punk
Projekt Warszawiak
Warszawskie Combo Taneczne
St. Rasta
hip-hop, reggae
Arranquemos del Invierno
Ban Ban Bazar
Islas
Shopping Hour
jazz, pop 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.
