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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Yola
Kelsey Waldon
Melinda Schneider
country music
Luka Bloom
traditional folk music
Dervish
Urszula Sipińska
pop music
Richard Harris
Sarah Darling
country music
Suzzy Roche
rock music
Kićo Slabinac
pop music, rock music
John Kay
blues, heavy metal
Leanne Castley
Folkabbestia
Systur
Norihiko Hashida
Sylvain Picard
ambient music, film score
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.