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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Oyme
ambient music, electronic music
Ivan Kupala
world music
Sylvia Tyson
country music
Rachel Proctor
country music
Sandy Posey
country music, pop music
Hera Hjartardóttir
pop music
Quantum Tangle
blues, throat singing
Kashtin
Miloš Bojanić
folk-pop
Agit-prop
visa
Connie Converse
Dave Carter and Tracy Grammer
Jeannie C. Riley
country music
Balkan Paradise Orchestra
music of the Balkans
Stephanie Bentley
country music
Kassie DePaiva
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.