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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Lee Ann Womack
Americana, country music
Terri Clark
country music
Jill Johnson
country music, schlager music
Joaquín Sabina
pop music, rock music
Tanita Tikaram
folk-pop, indie folk
Phil Ochs
baroque pop, folk rock
Marinella
Rebetiko, blues
Rosalía
Latin R&B, Latin pop
Crystal Gayle
country folk, country music
Juice Newton
country music, pop music
The Dubliners
Irish folk music
Francis Cabrel
blues, chanson
John Prine
country music
Dottie West
country music
Loudon Wainwright III
blues, rock music
Iron & Wine
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.
