Medieval Folk

Medieval folk is a genre characterized by its rustic, earthy sound, often featuring acoustic instruments such as the lute, hurdy-gurdy, and recorder. The genre's defining musical characteristics include complex rhythms, modal melodies, and rich vocal harmonies, often sung in archaic languages. Emerging in the 1970s, medieval folk drew inspiration from traditional European folk music, Renaissance-era courtly entertainment, and early music revivalism. The genre gained popularity in the 1990s and 2000s, particularly in Europe, as a nostalgic reaction to modernity. Medieval folk music often serves as a sonic time capsule, evoking the mystique of a bygone era. It intersects with neofolk, pagan metal, and darkwave, yet differs in its emphasis on historical accuracy and acoustic instrumentation. Notable elements include the use of period-specific instruments, lyrics drawn from medieval literature and mythology, and a focus on storytelling and atmosphere.

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Sea Glass
Album - 11 Tracks - Released April 25, 2025

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Adrian Von Ziegler
Annwn
Artesia
Blackmore's Night
Candice Night
Caprice
Daemonia Nymphe
Die Irrlichter
Elane
Enaid
Euzen
Faun
Hagalaz' Runedance
Helisir
Helium Vola
Hexperos
Irfan
Kati Ran
Lindy-Fay Hella
Lothlorien
Maria Palatine
Medieval Cat
Narsilion
Ophelia's Dream
Poeta Magica
Qntal
Rajna
SeeD
Songleikr
Stantough
Stellamara
Stimmgewalt
TVINNA
The Moon & The Nightspirit
Trobar de Morte
Vàli
Faun
Adrian Von Ziegler
Blackmore's Night
Stantough
Artesia
Candice Night
Medieval Cat
Enaid
Elane
Kati Ran
Trobar de Morte
Hexperos
Daemonia Nymphe
Ophelia's Dream
Lindy-Fay Hella
Vàli
Hagalaz' Runedance
Helisir
Qntal
Rajna
Stellamara
Irfan
Die Irrlichter
The Moon & The Nightspirit
Caprice
Helium Vola
Poeta Magica
SeeD
Narsilion
Songleikr
Stimmgewalt
Euzen
Lothlorien
Annwn
TVINNA
Maria Palatine