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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Dave Swarbrick
British folk rock, folk rock
Michael Nesmith
country music, pop music
John Renbourn
folk baroque, folk rock
Dan Bern
Lee Su-hyun
K-pop
Jane Bordeaux
country music, independent music
Meghan Patrick
country music
The Wailin' Jennys
bluegrass music
Michaela Anne
Renée Martel
country music, yé-yé
Kelly Joe Phelps
blues, gospel music
Eilen Jewell
Americana
Sylvia
country music
Yma Sumac
Latin jazz, ballade
Jessica Lynn
country music
Maria McKee
country music, pop 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.