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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Danielle Peck
country music
Heidi Newfield
country music
Hiroshi Kamayatsu
group sounds, rock music
Kuunkuiskaajat
Maggie Rose
country music
Sonia Leigh
country music
Tenille Townes
country music
Laura Niquay
grunge, rock music
Woody Guthrie
American folk music, country music
Elizabeth Cook
country music
Shauit
reggae
Lindi Ortega
country music
Rita MacNeil
country music
Kaguyahime
traditional folk music
Sarah Buxton
country music
Linda Davis
country music, 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.