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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Les Sœurs Boulay
Terri Hendrix
country music
Dale Ann Bradley
Claudia Scott
American folk music, Americana
Laura Sippola
Willie P. Bennett
alternative country, bluegrass music
Argo
Trio Mandili
traditional folk music
Lisa Hartman Black
pop music
Olga Arefieva
Russian folk song, bard song
Bukkene Bruse
Étienne Drapeau
pop music
Ali Zafar
electronic music, pop music
Mercanti di Liquore
chanson
Garfunkel and Oates
Torama
contemporary folk music, traditional folk 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.