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Genre: folk

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Parent Genre: Folk/Acoustic

Folk music is a genre that is characterized by its simplicity and authenticity. It often features acoustic instruments and focuses on storytelling through lyrics. The genre has roots in traditional music from various cultures and has evolved over time to include elements of rock and pop. Folk music is known for its social and political commentary, as well as its ability to evoke emotions and connect with listeners on a personal level.


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Piano, Harmonica, Drum Kit, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Vocals, Keyboard/Piano, Synthesizer, Acoustic Guitar, Pedal Steel Guitar, Fiddle, Banjo, Saxophone, Trumpet, Double Bass, Trombone, Clarinet

Popular folk Songs


Top New folk Songs of 2024


Most popular folk albums

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Tracy Chapman
1988
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Bridge Over Troubled Water
1970
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Onward (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
2020
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You Don't Mess Around With Jim
1972
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Tapestry
1971
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The Traveling Wilburys, Vol. 1
1988
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Tea For The Tillerman (Remastered 2020)
1970
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Cold Fact
1970
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Pink Moon
1972
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The John Denver Collection, Vol 1: Take Me Home Country Roads
1997
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The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (Music From & Inspired By)
2023
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Fleet Foxes
2008
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Moondance
1970
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Blood On The Tracks
1975
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American Pie
1971

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List of folk artists

Here is a list of folk artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the folk genre. You can find out what folk genre sounds like where you can preview artists or sort them the way you want, just click the headers to sort.

#namepopularityfollowers
1 59 1184597
2 60 1312713
3 68 1377793
4 60 866436
5 72 3081873
6 51 359209
7 45 261628
8 66 2541898
9 61 918365
10 63 796853
11 57 1671358
12 57 695749
13 63 953079
14 62 1121335
15 55 979575
16 60 1083114
17 67 2257323
18 70 6340712
19 58 1884679
20 62 1509322
21 46 293241
22 54 406610
23 70 1869612
24 50 489985
25 68 2103249
26 59 280058
27 57 496038
28 53 753515
29 51 414171
30 71 5026315
31 46 446142
32 68 1734512
33 47 303207
34 52 204595
35 54 692537
36 48 221951
37 54 218171
38 58 469411
39 45 255591
40 50 245142
41 53 176562
42 44 40138
43 44 228021
44 48 213819
45 53 335259
46 58 1418353
47 49 223855
48 58 361597
49 53 650888
50 57 537108
51 44 154517
52 44 235464
53 49 174184
54 47 567951
55 47 96163
56 72 1688129
57 45 54280
58 45 155238
59 53 345110
60 45 94564
61 64 1335656
62 48 386220
63 51 214924
64 50 412582
65 61 789845
66 65 804479
67 58 1344200
68 50 195954
69 54 241897
70 52 412973
71 45 134233
72 49 273184
73 45 82536
74 44 195154
75 52 148851
76 47 191987
77 58 541560
78 50 63651
79 50 132761
80 51 120414
81 50 34083
82 46 163574
83 45 50931
84 50 95770
85 48 97748
86 51 54701
87 48 53764
88 46 83501
89 45 148201
90 48 143676
91 45 31966
92 46 166228
93 46 137855
94 59 360393
95 47 105201
96 60 78814
97 50 211936
98 61 77258
99 45 63792
100 47 116561

folk playlist created by Chosic

Enjoy this playlist of popular folk music. We made this playlist using an algorithm created by our team.