Albanian Folk

Albanian folk music is a rich tapestry of cultural expression, deeply ingrained in the heritage of Balkan traditions. The genre encompasses a diversity of styles, varying by region, from the vibrant, rhythmic songs of the south to the more melodic, balladic tunes from the north. Instrumentation typically includes traditional apparatus such as the çifteli (a long-necked, two-stringed instrument), the gajde (a type of bagpipe), and the lahuta (a single-stringed instrument), which accompany powerful vocal performances that may feature the unique iso-polyphony of the Tosk regions—a UNESCO-recognized style of layered, interlocking harmonies that create a haunting and evocative soundscape. The themes are often reflective of daily life, folklore, and history. Artists such as Laver Bariu and Tirana Radio Folk Ensemble are custodians of this artform, preserving the authenticity and soul of Albanian cultural identity through their music.

Top Sub-Genres
Popullore Jugu
Latest Albanian Folk Release
undefined album image
Sa Net
Single - Released June 16, 2025
Top Artists Spotify Logo
Tayna
BARDHI
Mossi
Emra Brah
Cllevio 44
Bes Kallaku
Top Playlists
The Sound of Çifteli 12 Albanian Folk artists
The Needle / North Macedonia 3 Albanian Folk artists
The Needle / Albania - Emerging 2 Albanian Folk artists
The Sound of Kosovan Folk 2 Albanian Folk artists
The Needle / Switzerland - Current 1 Albanian Folk artist
The Needle / Switzerland 1 Albanian Folk artist

RecentMusic users are tracking 83 Albanian Folk artists for new releases, and have access to the full timeline of 1,124 releases .

Join them and feed your new music addiction, and add the Albanian Folk artists you love!

Get Started Browse Arists
  1. June 16, 2025
  2. May 30
  3. May 9
  4. May 8
  5. May 5
  6. April 29
  7. April 29
  8. April 29
  9. April 29
  10. April 25
  11. April 4
  12. March 25
  13. March 13
  14. March 8
  15. March 8
  16. March 8
  17. March 8
  18. March 8
  19. March 8
  20. March 8
  21. March 8
  22. March 2
  23. March 2
  24. March 2
  25. March 2
  26. March 2
  27. March 2
  28. March 2
  29. March 2
  30. March 2
  31. March 2
  32. March 1
  33. March 1
  34. March 1
  35. March 1
  36. March 1
  37. February 27
  38. February 25
  39. February 24
  40. February 24