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
Manuel GarcÃa
Spiers and Boden
Sam Amidon
Vasile Șeicaru
easy listening, pop music
Jim Bryson
Roy Harper
Mikel Laboa
folk rock
Kris Drever
Joel Rafael
Erin
Shirley Collins
Alena Apina
Russian chanson, pop music
Hannes Wader
protest song
Will Ackerman
new age music
Rozi Plain
Helene Bøksle
pop music
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?
Spinsource covers 1917 traditional folk music artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.