How to get into folk music
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 northsound.fm covers 2055 folk music artists with curated starting points for each.
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What's the best way to get into folk music?
Start with Shakira's "Magia". It's one of the most accessible and representative entry points into folk music.
Who are the best folk music artists to start with?
Some of the best starting points for folk music include Shakira, Ed Sheeran and Cher. Each has a dedicated listening guide on northsound.fm.
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