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
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Vlasta Redl
folk rock, traditional folk music
Ym:stammen
post-punk, rock music
Sílvia Pérez Cruz
cantautor music, classical music
Ani Hoang
chalga, contemporary R&B
Madeleine Roger
Ewan MacColl
Sabahudin Kurt
pop music, sevdalinka
Judy Rodman
country music
Teddy Chipouras
Americana, indie rock
Wake Owl
Logan Brill
country music
Eric Stanley
classical crossover, country music
Patrice Michaud
rock music
Yalla
folk rock, pop music
Anni B Sweet
David Jalbert
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.