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 in the catalog.
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Vivir es hoy
Soledad Pastorutti · 2015
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Tom Brosseau
Sektor Gaza
alternative metal, comedy rock
Jennifer Castle
JJ Heller
John Ighodaro
alternative music
Franciscus Henri
David Wax Museum
David Thomas Broughton
John Phillips
Mia Doi Todd
Alessi's Ark
Maria Arnal
electronic music, experimental music
Monica Heldal
blues
Ellis Paul
Chad & Jeremy
Nick Harper
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.