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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Lacy J. Dalton
country music
2Frères
Basia Bulat
indie rock
Ken Whiteley
jug band
The Dead South
bluegrass music
Star Anna
Alexander Buinov
chanson, pop music
Beatrice Deer
pop music, rock music
Melba Montgomery
country music
Ayano Kaneko
J-pop, rock music
Amy Allen
bluegrass music, indie pop
Mehdi Cayenne
alternative rock, funk
J.S. Ondara
Diana Ankudinova
pop music
Kiyoshi Maekawa
enka, kayōkyoku
Ocie Elliott
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.