Folk

Folk music is characterized by its acoustic instrumentation, often featuring guitars, banjos, and fiddles, and simple, storytelling-driven lyrics. Emerging from traditional European and American roots, folk evolved through the 20th century, influenced by Appalachian string bands, blues, and Celtic music. The 1960s saw a surge in popularity, with singer-songwriters like Bob Dylan and Simon & Garfunkel pushing the genre's boundaries. Folk's cultural significance lies in its ability to convey social commentary, personal narratives, and community spirit, often with a strong emphasis on vocal harmonies and intimate, stripped-down arrangements. While overlapping with genres like country, blues, and rock, folk's distinctive focus on storytelling and acoustic instrumentation sets it apart. Its versatility has led to various sub-genres, such as psychedelic folk and folk rock, further expanding its appeal.

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ADONXS
Allen & Bright
Aman Jaji
Andrew Bond
Ankush Raja
Anna Brinckmann
Aseema Panda
Belle Sisoski
Beth McCarthy
Bhagyaasri Durgaprasad
Camille Blanche
Chandan Chanchal
Clara Longstreth
Coro Infantil "La Alegría"
Deepshikha Patwa
Denis Ramniceanu
Diva Hani
Domiy
Dr. John
Dude Cervantes
Ed Sheeran
Eylsia Nicolas
Fred Russ
Gunjan Singh
Harp Twins
Hem
Hesen Zîrek
James Johnston
Joe Jordan
John Lundvik
Joseph Vincent
Júlia Pusker
KALUSH
Kala'e
Kanchan Joshi
Katy Garbi
Khesari Lal Yadav
Kinder Schweizerdeutsch
Kinderliedjes Om Mee Te Zingen
Kjell Sønksen
Komal Chaudhary
Kyle Stibbs
Leon of Athens
Leonard Cohen
Loreena McKennitt
Lost Ways
Luke Metzler
Mahalaxmi Iyer
Masoom Sharma
Mc Larissa
Melodyz Town
Mint Mile
Mohan Rajan
Mykola Leontovych
Nash Parker
Natalia Hulejova
Neetu Tomar
Nihal Tauro
Olga
Parul Rathva
Paul Figuier
Petit Ours Brun
Prakash Dewasi
Pramod Premi Yadav
Rap King
Rashmi Nishad
Ravinder Khalour
SACH BAJWA
Saint Leonard
Sam Welch
Samar Singh
Sanjeev Darshan
Sanjeev Kumar
Sapna Choudhary
Say Mo
Shilpi Raj
Shivani Singh
So Lis
Swara Verma
The Fixies
The Voice of Germany
Timo Kämäräinen
Tom Twers
Tota
Truth 256
Tuntun Yadav
Umang Bhavsar
Universal Production Music
Uraan
V Nagendra Prasad
Valeria Csanyi
ViOLiNiA Zhanna Stelmakh
WAX
Warren Zevon
Yogaraj Bhat
Zach Flash
can’t be blue
i wanna be a jack-o-lantern
leah julia
Сергей Завьялов
Ed Sheeran
Harry Styles
Twenty One Pilots
Noah Kahan
Bob Marley & The Wailers
Andrew Choi
Hindia
Tyler Childers
NIKI
Myles Smith
Masoom Sharma
Danny Chung
Nelly Furtado
Fujii Kaze
Bob Dylan
Gigi Perez
Faheem Abdullah
Nadin Amizah
Ella Langley
Bon Iver
Ícaro e Gilmar
Jack Johnson
Max McNown
Gibbs
Kevin Kaarl
Simon & Garfunkel
Bunbury
Jordan Davis
Tracy Chapman
Gavin Adcock
Mumford & Sons
Norah Jones
Yusuf / Cat Stevens
Shilpi Raj
Simone Sommerland
Michael Marcagi
yung kai
Karsten Glück
John Denver
Maggie Rogers
Feby Putri
AgroPlay
Jim Croce
Café Tacvba
Father John Misty
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Paris Paloma
Morgan Seatree
Bernadya
Van Morrison
i wanna be a jack-o-lantern
Nursery Rhymes ABC
Lauren Spencer Smith
Neil Young
Paul McCartney
Carly Rae Jepsen
Khesari Lal Yadav
José Luis Perales
Nina Simone
Yahritza Y Su Esencia
Of Monsters and Men
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Jimmy Buffett
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Paul Simon
Shaarib Toshi
Zaz
Sushin Shyam
Lucio Corsi
Dwayne Johnson
Gustavo Moura & Rafael
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Burak Bulut
Amanraj Gill
Wild Rivers
Ramajogayya Sastry
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Gerry Rafferty
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