Traditional Folk

Traditional folk music is a genre characterized by its rootsy, acoustic sound, often featuring instruments such as guitars, fiddles, and accordions. Emerging from the oral traditions of various cultures, traditional folk music has its origins in the 19th and early 20th centuries, with a peak in popularity during the 1950s and 1960s American folk revival. This genre is marked by its simple, storytelling-driven lyrics, often sung in a straightforward, emotive style. Traditional folk music has played a significant cultural role in preserving regional identities, social commentary, and historical narratives. It has influenced numerous other genres, including country, blues, and contemporary singer-songwriter styles. What sets traditional folk apart is its emphasis on communal, participatory music-making, often featuring call-and-response patterns and audience sing-alongs.

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Ajay Hooda
Anjali Mahi
Anna Ferrer
Arvind Akela Kallu Ji
Ashwini Rathod
Barbara Dane
Boris Harizanov
Brizesh Tigga
Caitriona O'Leary
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Catriona McKay
Chestnut Street Trio
Chrastigel
Cocanha
Cristina Branco
David Walters
Denis Ramniceanu
Doc Watson
Eduardo Paniagua
Emmet Glascott
Ender Balkır
Ergin Xelikan
Esbjörn Hazelius
Familia Timofte
Gordiy Starukh
Grandes Villancicos
Hans Kennemark
Harald Haugaard
Hermanos Cosio
Hesam Naseri
Horacio Guarany
Hozan Dino
James McCann
Jeanette Evansson
Joan Baez
Johan Hedin
John B. Stewart
Jorge Guerrero
Kehar Kharkiya
Kid Cole
Kormoran
Lankum
Lena Miclaus
Mamata
Mandolin
Mantu Yadav
Mariana Ramos
Mauricio Vicencio
Maygen & The Birdwatcher
Mhairi Hall
Miljö
Moda de Rock
Muireann Bradley
Mukesh Gurjar Kanpura
Muntu
Nicu Paleru
Okra Playground
Open Road Folk Music
Otyken
Parul Rathva
Petras Vysniauskas
Prakash Saput
Preeti Rai
Rachel Hardy
Riad
Rusan Filiztek
SARA
SKOMOROH
Samma Mewati
Sarnula
Shah Farooq
Shehla Gul
Sinterklaasliedjes Alles Kids
Sloan Brothers
Sorri Senjam
Stick in the Wheel
Swapnil Ganvir
Tahir Burhan
Tanxugueiras
Tenzin Choegyal
The Longest Johns
The Magpies
Tozovac
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Trio Gušt
Uuhai
Virendra Panwar
Väsen
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Özge Öz
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Зульфия Чотчаева
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Joan Baez
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Aleksandra Prijovic
The Longest Johns
Bert-Åke Varg
Peter, Paul and Mary
Jorge Guerrero
Ahmet Aslan
Ionut Cercel
Mallikarjun
Sinan Sakic
Goodnight, Texas
Özge Öz
Denis Ramniceanu
Preslava
BARDHI
John Williamson
Tanxugueiras
Guzowianki
Horacio Guarany
Katike Ramu
Doc Watson
Dragana Mirkovic
Woody Guthrie
Trio Del Norte
Selçuk Balcı
Ender Balkır
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Kehar Kharkiya
Luke Kelly
Bladverk Band
Ammar
Cullen Vance
Kalosha
Piper.Ally
David Rawlings
Otyken
Koliva
Hozan Dino
Saphena Trio
BOBI ANDONOV
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Pete Seeger
Baja Mali Knindza
Tavlı
Djivan Gasparyan
Sarnula
The Holly Molly Trio
Richard Thompson
Rachel Hardy
David Walters
Chestnut Street Trio
Metin Arıgül
The Law
Chrastigel
Rex Miller
Lankum
Miljö
Robin Jeffrey
Tír na nÓg
Elizabeth Cotten
Ömer Agaya
Keola Beamer
Pedro Ortaça
Sergey Piskun
Aiday Ainur
Cadhla Byrne
Evîn û Jinda
Calan McIntyre
Pepe Guerra
Joseph Tawadros
Jazmina Tozer Three
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John Hartford
Nicu Paleru
Michael Hurley
Montserrat Alay
Barbara Dane
Maria Cirova
The Carter Family
Valkyrien Allstars
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Shawn O'Donnell
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Sujit Minj
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