Where to Start with 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
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Lux
Rosalía · 2025
Best folk music Albums to Start With
folk music Artists
Nanci Griffith
country music
Núria Feliu
bolero, jazz
Lynn Anderson
country music
The Alfee
folk rock, hard rock
Glen Campbell
country music, folk rock
Sandy
pop music, pop rock
Kelsea Ballerini
country pop
Josh Ritter
country music
Michelle Branch
pop music
Lucinda Williams
alternative country, blues
k.d. lang
Americana, adult contemporary music
Nancy Sinatra
country music, country pop
Cœur de pirate
pop music
Buffy Sainte-Marie
country music, electronic music
Burl Ives
Jeannie Seely
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.
