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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Šaban Šaulić
folk-pop, sevdalinka
Pia Zadora
pop music
Kate Rusby
Kathryn Williams
acoustic music, alternative rock
Garth Hudson
country music, jazz
Michelle Wright
country music
Laurence Juber
blues, country music
Karl Seglem
jazz
Dave Van Ronk
blues, country blues
Shook Twins
alternative country, blues
Sian Evans
dance music, drum and bass
Natalie Hemby
country music
Aldo Romano
avant-garde jazz, chamber jazz
Michelle Lambert
acoustic music, pop music
Sierra Ferrell
Gypsy jazz, bluegrass music
Lera Lynn
alternative country, indie 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.
