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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Sean Hayes
independent music, soul
Victoria Shaw
country music
Merima Njegomir
sevdalinka
Farafina
Elaiza
pop music
Vetiver
Judit Neddermann
jazz, pop music
Shuli Natan
Ohbijou
independent music, pop music
SonDeSeu
looms.
alternative hip-hop, experimental music
Ana Danch
electronic music, pop music
Pascale Picard
Graeme Allwright
chanson
Anuhea Jenkins
pop music, reggae
Mickie James
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.