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4 Folk Songs That Defied Genre Expectations by Becoming No. 1 Hits

3 Forgotten Folk Songs From the 2010s You Need To Hear Again

Folk music isn't just for the 1960s. These are three forgotten folk songs from the 2010s you need to hear again. The post

LISTEN: The most popular Irish folk songs of all time on one playlist

Whether being roared out in sports stadiums or being crooned in cozy sing-songs, these are the most popular Irish folk songs.

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And here’s some Mongolian country blues with Mongolian thoat singing Huun‐Huur‐Tu - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

Psych Folk, Pt.1Episode #26-21 airing 05-20-26

The distinctive sound of the psychedelic era was not just a component of the rock music of the period; there was a good bit of folk music which was influenced by the times. That so...

3 Underrated Folk Songs You’ll Like if You Love “Blowin’ In The Wind”

Folk songs have the power to inspire change and new thought. Here are some songs that do that in the same way "Blowin' In The Wind" does. The post 3 Underrated Folk Songs You’ll Li...

In Pics: Upcoming Folk Artists From India That You Must Follow

3 Folk Songs That Are Actually Covers (But Were Made Famous by These Iconic Singers)

The best songs have the ability to be made popular again and again. Here are some folk songs that you probably didn't know were covers. The post 3 Folk Songs That Are Actually Cove...

3 Folk Songs That Are Actually Covers (But Were Made Famous by These Iconic Singers)

The best songs have the ability to be made popular again and again. Here are some folk songs that you probably didn't know were covers. The post 3 Folk Songs That Are Actually Cove...

4 Folk Songs From the 70s That Will Put You To Sleep (In a Good Way)

If you want to doze off, or just simply need to relax, look no fu...

Three wonderful new folk tunes that bring sentimentality and beauty to the genre

Sierra Spirit – “Rodeo Clown”-I’ve been writing about folk music for well over a decade now and every time I find a song like this that catches my attention so completely, I feel s...

3 Singers That Dominated the Folk Revival of the 60s (And Made Music History)

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3 Singers That Dominated the Folk Revival of the 60s (And Made Music History)

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4 Country Songs That Will Make You Long for Home if You’re From Small-Town America

4 Country Songs That Will Make You Long for Home if You’re From Small-Town America

3 Folk Songs From the 60s That Ended up Becoming Anthems

Some songs take on more than one meaning over time. Here are some of the most anthemic songs of the 60s, and what they stand for. The post 3 Folk Songs From the 60s That Ended up B...

Three acoustic folk songs that will remind you why you love this genre so much

Highland Express – “Yellow Moon”-The buoyant energy of this acoustic folk track by Highland Express captures my attention with every listen. The guitar features prominently as the...

5 Songs That Prove the 1970s Were Folk Rock Music’s Greatest Decade

Folk Tracks Roundup – April 2026

We’re heading towards the Summer now, May Day falls this week, and the obvious thing would be to offer you, valued reader, a swathe of music that touches on those themes of rebirth...

McDaid's Folk Club

PHOTO: McDaid's Folk Club in Midleton, Cork © FMF 2003....

Three new tracks at the intersection of folk and Americana

Lillian Leadbetter – “Move the Moon”-I’m not sure how they recorded this track, but it captures an intimacy that you’ll rarely hear. It’s almost like the lead vocal is whispered in...

Outstanding in Their FieldEpisode #26-18 airing 05-06-26

How do we know what has gone before in music and folklore? Musical explorers with reel-to-reel recorders and notebooks went out and found music, recording musicians and singers and...

4 Country Ballads That Still Bring Crowds to Their Feet Decades Later

3 Folk Songs That Sound Like They Should Have a Deeper Meaning (But Apparently Don’t)

What could these folk songs possibly be about? We're still not quite sure, if we're being totally honest. The post 3 Folk Songs That Sound Like They Should Have a Deeper Meaning (B...