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
Nicolás Segundo Gennero
Wu Tiao Ren
Volodja
José Berón
tango
Zschorlauer Nachtigallen
Rosa Berón
Moez and Irshu
Indian classical music, Sufi music
Afsar Shahidi
pop music
Atlántica
Celtic music
Leif Göras
Héctor Pavez
cueca
Olle Moraeus
Per-Erik Moraeus
Wille Toors
Elisabeta Ticuță
Moriba Koita
music of Africa
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.