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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Olatz Zugasti
Skylar Laine
country music
L'Oumigmag
jazz, traditional folk music
Kelleigh Bannen
country music
Ivan Mládek
country music, jazz
Kvitka Cisyk
blues
Ruxe Ruxe
bravú, punk rock
Megan McKenna
Jenn Butterworth
Sorotan Bele
folk rock
Peech.
country music, pop music
Siloé
electronic music, pop rock
Anita & Alexandra Hofmann
schlager music
Ye Banished Privateers
Laura Benanti
The Black Feathers
American 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.