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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Susan Aglukark
traditional folk music
SOAK
indie folk, pop music
Mickey Guyton
country music
Laïs
Jean Ritchie
Kitty Wells
country music
Lilly Hiatt
country music, rock music
Tift Merritt
traditional folk music
Kaze
pop music
Fink
indie folk
Mary Black
music of Ireland
Norma John
pop music, soul
Whitney Rose
Americana, country music
David A. Stewart
new wave, pop rock
Rosa Cedrón
Celtic music
Shane MacGowan
punk rock
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.
