How to get into traditional folk music
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 northsound.fm covers 1918 traditional folk music artists with curated starting points for each.
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What's the best way to get into traditional folk music?
Start with Johnny Cash's "I Walk the Line – Original Soundtrack Recording". It's one of the most accessible and representative entry points into traditional folk music.
Who are the best traditional folk music artists to start with?
Some of the best starting points for traditional folk music include Johnny Cash, Nelly Furtado and Mike Oldfield. Each has a dedicated listening guide on northsound.fm.
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