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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Laura Bell Bundy
Dawn Landes
country music, rock music
Amélie Veille
Hillary Scott
country music, country pop
Jim Corcoran
Ale Möller
jazz, world music
Johnny Flynn
Irma
Anneke Grönloh
big band music, jazz
Liz Anderson
country music
Savannah Conley
I'm with Her
Americana, bluegrass music
Jaida Dreyer
country music
Jeanne Pruett
country music
Jenn Bostic
contemporary Christian music, country music
Jessie Farrell
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.