Where to Start with old-time music

genre of North American folk music

96 artists

New to old-time music? Read our getting-started guide

old-time music Artists

About old-time music

What is old-time music?

genre of North American folk music

Where should I start with old-time music?

Start with "Big Iron World" by Old Crow Medicine Show. It captures what makes old-time music worth exploring.

What are the best old-time music albums?

The old-time music albums worth hearing first: "Big Iron World" by Old Crow Medicine Show, "Tennessee Pusher" by Old Crow Medicine Show, "Old Crow Medicine Show" by Old Crow Medicine Show and "Freedom Highway" by Rhiannon Giddens.

How many old-time music artists are there?

northsound.fm covers 96 old-time music artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.