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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Kylie Rae Harris
country music
Radoslav Lorković
Americana, Western swing
The Wood Brothers
alternative country
Victoria Banks
country music
Cass Elliot
pop rock, rock music
Marshall Chapman
country music
Mary MacGregor
traditional folk music
Nicki Bluhm
Alex Acuña
jazz, rock music
Piers Faccini
world music
Jeff White
bluegrass music, country music
Magnet
electronic music, pop music
Bonny Light Horseman
Neue Volksmusik, alternative country
Iryna Fedyshyn
folk-pop, pop music
Helen Cornelius
country music
Lari White
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.