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
Helene Fischer
pop music, schlager music
Suzy Bogguss
country music, traditional folk music
Isabelle Boulay
pop music
Ingrid Michaelson
indie pop, pop music
Ane Brun
Jo Dee Messina
country music
Kacey Musgraves
country music
Rita Coolidge
country music, pop music
Birdy
indie folk, indie pop
Neko Case
Americana, country music
Irene Cara—Escalera
contemporary R&B, disco
Jamala
electro, jazz
Pernilla Andersson
country pop
Lucie Silvas
pop music
Dar Williams
country music, traditional folk music
Jessi Colter
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.
