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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Muharem Serbezovski
Gabriella Ferri
Maria Carta
Karen Dalton
Big Head Todd and the Monsters
alternative rock, blues rock
Tom Leeb
folk rock, indie folk
Michael Chapman
jazz
Arlo Guthrie
Joel Plaskett
acoustic music, folk rock
Lisa Brokop
country music
Ralph McTell
Katie Pruitt
Americana, country music
Bora Dugić
Megan Moroney
country music
Jamie N Commons
alternative rock, blues
Jenny and the Mexicats
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.