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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Rashid Behbudov
opera
Ruby Lovett
country music
Susan Ashton
contemporary Christian music
Denis Teofikov
Edith Frost
Elin Fflur
pop music, pop rock
Tish Hinojosa
country music
Heather Myles
country music
Jann Browne
country music
Joanna Smith
country music
Tegan Marie
Scott-Pien Picard
pop music
Topp Twins
country music
Bok van Blerk
Captain Straydum
J-pop, pop 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.