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
Pete Seeger
Melanie
country music, pop music
Dar Williams
country music, folk music
Soledad Pastorutti
pop music
Abel Pintos
Boudewijn de Groot
First Aid Kit
contemporary folk music, folk music
Ezio
Masashi Sada
folk music, kayōkyoku
Hozier
blues, blues rock
Iain Matthews
Mercedes Sosa
folk music, popular music
Mary Hopkin
pop music, progressive rock
Congreso
Maria Tănase
chanson, romance
Vera Blue
folk 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.