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
Malicorne
Taraf de Haïdouks
Gypsy jazz, lăutărească music
Sara Watkins
bluegrass music
Molly Tuttle
Tammy Wynette
country music
Emmelie de Forest
pop music, traditional folk music
Đorđe Balašević
folk rock, pop rock
Lianne La Havas
soul
Mindy Smith
Connie Smith
country music, gospel music
Julia Stone
indie pop
Kira Isabella
country music
Tenille Arts
Donna Fargo
country music
Lori McKenna
country music
Brett Dennen
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.
