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
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Ritt Momney
indie pop, synth-pop
Mango
pop rock, world music
Lainey Wilson
country music
Resul Dindar
Idir
Berber music, world music
Lucy Hale
country pop, pop music
Steam Powered Giraffe
rock music
Rose
pop music
Doc Watson
bluegrass music, blues
Lewis Del Mar
experimental pop, rock music
Peter Nalitch
bard song, comedy rock
Lisa Hannigan
Kelly Hogan
alternative country
Fatoumata Diawara
Wassoulou music, desert blues
James McMurtry
alternative country, pop rock
Jamie Lynn Spears
country pop
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.