Where to Start with traditional folk music
local or regional traditional music that was originally produced in performance and transmitted in community conditions, as well as music written stylistically and/or ideologically within these traditions
1917 artists
New to traditional folk music? Read our getting-started guide
Best traditional folk music Albums to Start With
traditional folk music Artists
Javier Krahe
nueva canción
Indira Radić
folk-pop, turbo-folk
Richard Shindell
Raz, Dwa, Trzy
Alexander Gradsky
bard song, blues
Ingebjørg Bratland
Esther Ofarim
pop music
Zara
chanson, folk-pop
Martin Simpson
Mark O'Connor
classical music, country music
Joey Ayala
Damhnait Doyle
country music, indie rock
Tara McLean
Lily
Lucid Fall
Hakim
music of Egypt
About traditional folk music
What is traditional folk music?
local or regional traditional music that was originally produced in performance and transmitted in community conditions, as well as music written stylistically and/or ideologically within these traditions
Where should I start with traditional folk music?
Start with "Vivir es hoy" by Soledad Pastorutti. It captures what makes traditional folk music worth exploring.
What are the best traditional folk music albums?
The traditional folk music albums worth hearing first: "Vivir es hoy" by Soledad Pastorutti, "The Spirit Indestructible" by Nelly Furtado, "The Ride" by Nelly Furtado, "7" by Nelly Furtado and "Fragmen" by Siti Nurhaliza.
How many traditional folk music artists are there?
northsound.fm covers 1917 traditional folk music artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.
