folk music
35 women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making folk music. start at whatever level you're standing on.
the whole folk music guide: what it is, where to start, everyone making it →
level 1 · mainstream
the pop everyone knows
level 2 · the door
big names with a sharper edge
level 3 · one step out
cult favorites and indie darlings
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
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questions
Who are some women making folk music?
Charity Children, Slavena, Madonna, Dolly Parton, Peggy Seeger, and Emmylou Harris are a few. musicisforgirls.com/genres/folk-music/girls lists 35, sorted from mainstream to underground.
Who are some underground women making folk music?
Further out, try June Carter Cash, Selda Bağcan, June Tabor, and Violeta Parra.
Where should I start with folk music?
Start with Maren Morris, then work your way out a level at a time.
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artists from musicbrainz and last.fm, updated 2026-10-22
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