Contemporary Folk

Contemporary folk is a genre characterized by earthy, acoustic soundscapes, often featuring instrumentation like guitars, ukuleles, and harmonicas, alongside soothing vocal styles that range from introspective whispers to soaring, emotive deliveries. Emerging in the 1990s and 2000s, contemporary folk drew inspiration from traditional folk, indie rock, and world music, with a focus on storytelling and poetic lyrics. This genre thrived in the 2010s, particularly among younger audiences seeking authentic, rootsy sounds. Contemporary folk's cultural significance lies in its role as a platform for social commentary, personal expression, and community building, often incorporating elements of psychedelic, ambient, and experimental music. Its distinctive blend of intimacy, experimentation, and global influences sets it apart from traditional folk and other acoustic-based genres, offering a unique, captivating sound that resonates with listeners seeking depth and emotional connection.

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Sun Le Re Bewafa
Single - Released April 21, 2025

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Abhishek Singh Golu
Aditya Samrat
Adnan Daci
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Ajmal Sajid
Alex Botea
Ankita Singh
Anmol Gandhi
Annie Tracy
Azia Adelle
Banks Benjamin
Bayker Blankenship
Bells Larsen
Bir Singh
Bradley McFly
Brown Horse
Cameron Knowler
Charlie Wilde
Claire Wright
Connor Kauffman
Dean Johnson
Dom Lampa
Eddie Flint
Elisabeth Mae James
Eliza Maturan
Emma-Lee Andersson
Erik Moreau
Ernestina
Evan Williams
Felix Chege
Folk Bitch Trio
Gatton
Gizem Kosif
Gizmo Varillas
Hande Mehan
Ivo Martin
JAS
Jack Dean
Jack Horton
Jared Lembo
Jaxon Hess
Jobe
John Williamson
Josie
Julie Arsenault
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Kalden Berg
KerreKe
Kiełas
Kiko
Laado Suwalka
Leela D
Lihi Toledano
Luke Gomm
M Lisa
Mark Millington
Mattstagraham
Nandini Kumbhar
Neeraj Rajawat
Niru Gohil
Oliver River
Parul Rathva
Pascale Picard
Paulina Camus
Pawan Patel
Pawan Roy
Piyush Shukla
Prakash Jal
Rachel Bobbitt
Rachel Miller
Rahul Baghel
Raj Barman
Rohan Rohan
Sally Green
Saphena Trio
Sarah Siskind
Sarah Watson
Shaya Zamora
Sina Viola
Solomon Stephen
Stefan Weiner
Sterling Elza
Stewart Arp
Stéphanie Boulay
Tarric
Tebo Riyadi
Théo Ould
Timothy Reisen
Trauffer
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Yonatan Blumenfeld
Young Bard
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王秋实
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Bernadya
Michael Marcagi
Natanzinho Lima
Roxy Dekker
Hermanos Gutiérrez
Arjan Dhillon
Burak Bulut
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Bunny
Zartmann
Prashant Pandey
Iwan Fals
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Kyle Hume
John Vincent III
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Anaïs Mitchell
Halodayı
KD DESIROCK
Shaya Zamora
Shy Smith
Sunanda Sharma
Mela Bedel
Arash Buana
Noeline Hofmann
Lost Ways
John Michael Howell
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soffie
Valeria Castro
Rafa & Lorenzo
Stephen Dawes
Velu
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Luiza Martins
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Motohiro Hata
Ana Gabriela
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Ricky Nelson
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Sarah Kang
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Amira Elfeky
Lily Meola
Sala
Lâm Bảo Ngọc
Ahmet Hatipoğlu
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Jared Benjamin
Ivo Martin
Maya Hawke
Aman Jaji
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Can Toğrulca
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