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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Lenny Kravitz
funk rock, hard rock
Sheryl Crow
blues, country music
Shania Twain
country music, country pop
Wanda Jackson
country music, gospel music
Judy Collins
Martina McBride
country music, country pop
Carly Rae Jepsen
disco, pop music
Don McLean
folk rock, rock music
Leonard Cohen
blues, folk rock
Joan Baez
Afro-Cuban jazz, country music
John Mayer
acoustic music, alternative rock
Joni Mitchell
art rock, folk jazz
Patty Loveless
country music
Emmylou Harris
Americana, alternative country
Elisabeth Andreassen
country music
Mary Chapin Carpenter
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.
