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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John Stewart
country music
Devendra Banhart
folk rock
Katzenjammer
Kiesza
electronic music, house music
Danielle Bradbery
country music
Diego Gutiérrez
Latin pop, canción
Xavier Rudd
blues, reggae
Oskorri
rock music, traditional folk music
Imany
blues, soul
Clairo
bedroom pop, electropop
Jolie Holland
country music
James Vincent McMorrow
folk rock, traditional folk music
Manel
indie folk, indie pop
Stoja Novaković
folk-pop, turbo-folk
Naviband
indie folk, indie rock
Tyler Childers
bluegrass music, 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.