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
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indie pop
Sophie Hunger
jazz, traditional folk music
Debby Boone
Christian music, country music
Bahamas
pop rock
Beirut
Rhiannon Giddens
old-time music, puirt à beul
Hugues Aufray
ballade, chanson
Daniel Lanois
acoustic music, alternative rock
K. T. Oslin
country music
Mohsen Namjoo
Warsaw Village Band
Freshlyground
Afro fusion, blues
Violetta Zironi
country music, pop music
The Longest Johns
sea shanty
Stella Parton
country music, gospel music
The Incredible String Band
psychedelic 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.
