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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Kaira Gong
Julie Miller
country music
Johnny Flynn & The Sussex Wit
indie rock
Chris Bailey
blues, grunge
Michael McArthur
Americana, alternative rock
Grup Abdal
traditional folk music
Mahsa Vahdat
Mary Lou Lord
Melonie Cannon
Denny Doherty
pop music
Barbara Dane
blues, jazz
Shannon Brown
country music
Gordon Haskell
blues, country music
Fay Hield
Tommy Cash
country music
Jana Jae
country music, traditional folk 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.