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
Fairport Convention
folk rock
Janis Ian
pop music
Jake Bugg
Americana, British blues
Feist
anti-folk, folk music
Matti ja Teppo
schlager music
Suzy Bogguss
country music, folk music
Monica Törnell
Judith Durham
jazz
Jim Croce
blues, folk rock
Over the Rhine
Americana, country music
Ramblin' Jack Elliott
country music
Fionn Regan
Josh Rouse
country music
Terry Callier
jazz, soul
Kurt Vile
rock music
KT Tunstall
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.