Canadian Folk

Canadian folk music is a genre characterized by its earthy, acoustic sound, often featuring a blend of traditional and contemporary elements. Typically, it showcases soothing vocal styles, introspective lyrics, and a focus on storytelling, accompanied by instruments like guitars, fiddles, and accordions. Emerging from the country's rich cultural heritage, Canadian folk music has its roots in traditional Celtic, French, and Indigenous influences. The genre gained popularity in the 1960s and 1970s, with artists drawing inspiration from the works of American folk musicians. Today, Canadian folk continues to thrive, reflecting the country's diverse cultural landscape and its relationship to genres like indie folk, roots rock, and Appalachian folk. Notable for its warm, introspective quality, Canadian folk often explores themes of identity, community, and the human experience, setting it apart from similar styles through its distinctive blend of tradition and innovation.

Latest Canadian Folk Release
undefined album image
Lonely Love
Single - Released April 11, 2025

RecentMusic users are tracking 82 Canadian Folk artists for new releases, and have access to the full timeline of 1,394 releases .

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

Get Started Browse Releases
AHI
Abigail Lapell
Aliocha Schneider
Andrew Sisk
Arielle Soucy
Belfountain
Ben Caplan
Beyries
Caroline Savoie
Cat Clyde
Catherine MacLellan
City and Colour
Dave Gunning
Dave Whitty
David Myles
Desiree Dawson
Digging Roots
Don Amero
Duke Street Turnaround
Dustin Bentall
Elisapie
Elyse Weinberg
Fortunate Ones
Genesis Ritchot
Geneviève Racette
Ginalina
Good Lovelies
Graven
Hillsburn
Hélène Baillargeon
Ian Whitty And The Exchange
JF Robitaille
Jane's Party
Jazmina Tozer Three
Jean Leloup
Jenina MacGillivray
Jennifer Castle
Jesse Mac Cormack
Jon Washburn
Jonathan Roy
Joshua Haulli
Kaia Kater
Ken Yates
LALA HAYDEN
Lennie Gallant
Les Stroud
Lights
Lindi Ortega
Lisa LeBlanc
Madison Galloway
Madison Violet
Matt Andersen
Matt Holubowski
Michael Jerome Browne
Mo Kenney
Moonfruits
Muskeg Mudsuck
Myriam Gendron
Nick Earle & The Reckless Hearts
Old Man Luedecke
Peter Pritchard
Port Cities
Reuben And The Dark
Ruth Moody
Safia Nolin
Sarah Neufeld
Scott MacLeod
Shari Ulrich
Spencer Burton
Splash'N Boots
Steel Cut Oats
Stephen Fearing
Suzie Vinnick
The Bros. Landreth
The East Pointers
The Kerplunks
The McMillan's Camp Boys
The Once
The Small Glories
Twin Bandit
Twin Flames
Whitehorse
City and Colour
Lights
Jonathan Roy
Aliocha Schneider
The East Pointers
AHI
Abigail Lapell
Jean Leloup
Cat Clyde
Ruth Moody
Desiree Dawson
Twin Bandit
Jazmina Tozer Three
Elisapie
Reuben And The Dark
Safia Nolin
Good Lovelies
Ken Yates
David Myles
Matt Holubowski
Jesse Mac Cormack
Lisa LeBlanc
Beyries
Matt Andersen
Ben Caplan
Lindi Ortega
Whitehorse
The Bros. Landreth
Jennifer Castle
Kaia Kater
Caroline Savoie
Genesis Ritchot
Jane's Party
Mo Kenney
Fortunate Ones
Old Man Luedecke
Sarah Neufeld
Lennie Gallant
Myriam Gendron
The Once
Splash'N Boots
Catherine MacLellan
The Small Glories
Geneviève Racette
Dave Gunning
Madison Violet
Nick Earle & The Reckless Hearts
Suzie Vinnick
Hillsburn
Port Cities
Digging Roots
Don Amero
Spencer Burton
Arielle Soucy
Peter Pritchard
Twin Flames
The Kerplunks
JF Robitaille
Belfountain
Les Stroud
Elyse Weinberg
Madison Galloway
Joshua Haulli
Ginalina
The McMillan's Camp Boys
Michael Jerome Browne
Stephen Fearing
Jon Washburn
Hélène Baillargeon
Scott MacLeod
Jenina MacGillivray
Steel Cut Oats
Dave Whitty
Dustin Bentall
Shari Ulrich
LALA HAYDEN
Graven
Duke Street Turnaround
Moonfruits
Ian Whitty And The Exchange
Andrew Sisk
Muskeg Mudsuck