Where to Start with 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
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Lux
Rosalía · 2025
Best folk music Albums to Start With
folk music Artists
Tom Morello
alternative metal, crossover
Priscilla Ahn
Gustavo Cerati
Argentine rock, Britpop
Old Crow Medicine Show
alternative country, bluegrass music
Jorge Drexler
alternative rock, pop music
Kristian Matsson
indie folk, indie rock
Sunny Sweeney
country music
Peter, Paul and Mary
Tagaq
a cappella
Flight of the Conchords
acoustic music, alternative hip-hop
Ingrid Andress
Townes Van Zandt
blues, country music
Israel Kamakawiwoʻole
music of Hawaii, reggae
Sarah Jarosz
Americana, country music
The Narrative
indie folk, indie pop
Bob Weir
blues, country 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.
