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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Joan Kennedy
country music
Kim Richey
country music
Jade Jackson
Lane Brody
country music
Leahy
Celtic music, traditional folk music
Egschiglen
Old Man Luedecke
alternative country, bluegrass music
Ashley MacIsaac
Celtic fusion, rock music
Rissi Palmer
country music
Robin and Linda Williams
bluegrass music, country music
Lydia Luce
Americana, classical music
Roxie Dean
country music
Shelly Fairchild
country music
Tracy Nelson
Paul Stookey
Christian music
Kree Harrison
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.