35 Best Folk Music Podcasts

1. Irish & Celtic Music Podcast

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If you love Celtic music, then welcome to Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Each week, you'll receive an hour-long award-winning Celtic radio show featuring some of the best independent Irish & Celtic music, and all 100% FREE! It is one of the top music podcasts on iTunes and receives over 10,000 downloads of each show each and every week. You can subscribe to have it automatically download through your favorite podcast player.Did I mention, it was FREE?All songs are used with permission of the artists and copyrights holders.MORE Host Marc Gunn
Producer/Network Marc Gunn
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 1.6KFacebook 14.1KTwitter 2.5K Avg Length 71 min Format Long form Since Jul 2005 Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Folk on Foot

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'Modest people, playing gorgeous music, speaking articulately about areas they love. Fabulously calming' one listener's description of this multi-award-winning podcast in which Matthew Bannister goes walking with top folk musicians in the landscapes that have inspired them. 'A restorative breathing space in sound' The Telegraph. 'Immaculately produced' The Times Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Host Matthew Bannister
Producer/Network Matthew Bannister
Email ****@folkonfoot.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 547Facebook 23.2KTwitter 8.6KInstagram 9.8K Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Since Jul 2018 Get Email Contact

3. Basic Folk

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Basic Folk features honest conversations with folk musicians hosted by Cindy Howes and Lizzie No . We approach interviews with warmth, humor and insightful questions. Since 2018, this podcast has dignified under the radar roots musicians by providing a platform that they might not otherwise have. You'll hear interviews from Three-time Grammy-winning guitar gods like Molly Tuttle, Haitian American folk legends like Leyla McCalla and deep feelers like songwriter John Hiatt...MORE Producer/Network The Bluegrass Situation
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 87Facebook 1.3KTwitter 22 Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Since Oct 2018 Get Email Contact

4. American Songcatcher

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Tracing the roots of American music from its cultured past to artists playing it forward, folk musician, musicologist and host Nicholas Edward Williams takes listeners on a unique documentary-style podcast experience. Dive into the stories of centuries-old Traditional songs and migrants who carried their musical heritage here, and uncover the lives of pioneers and integral musicians who created and shaped styles such as Bluegrass, Ragtime, Jazz and Swing, Country, Gospel, Blues, Old-Time, and the Folk music that's derived from it all. Here's to the songs of old, may they live on forever.MORE Host Nicholas Edward Williams
Producer/Network Nicholas Edward Williams
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 96Facebook 2.5K Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. Renaissance Festival Podcast

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A weekly podcast of Renaissance and Celtic music and Renaissance entertainment for fans of Renaissance Festivals around the world
Producer/Network Minions
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 86Facebook 9.8KTwitter 196 Avg Length 109 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

6. Voices of the Ancestors

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Folk music podcast transporting you to the Republic of Georgia. Bringing songs and stories from women singers. Hosted by Holly Taylor-Zuntz and Susan Thompson.
Hosts VoicesoftheAncestors, Holly Taylor-Zuntz, Susan Thompson
Producer/Network Holly Taylor-Zuntz and Susan Thompson
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 12Facebook 1.1KTwitter 183Instagram 860 Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. The Big Rab Show Podcast

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We are the show for the Piping Folk. Bagpipes, Pipe Bands, Solos, Celtic and Folk music.
Producer/Network Big Rab
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 95Facebook 21.9KTwitter 2.9K Avg Length 92 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

8. Roger McGuinn's Folk Den

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Roger McGuinn carries on the tradition of folk music http://folkden.com
Host Roger Mcguinn
Producer/Network Unknown
Email ****@mcguinn.com
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 33 Get Email Contact

9. Mostly Folk

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New and classic music from artists around the world. Indie artists in the Folk, Singer/Songwriter, Americana, Bluegrass and anything else that pleases my ear and hopefully yours.
Host Artie Martello
Producer/Network Artie Martello
Email ****@catskill.net
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 36Facebook 1.8KTwitter 74 Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Since Oct 2014 Get Email Contact

10. The Folk Music Hour

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David Calder presents the music he loves
Host David Calder
Producer/Network David Calder
Email ****@accessradiotaranaki.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 13 Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. Music In The Minor League

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Houston-area Folk-rock band, Brightwire, takes the time to talk to fellow bands and artists still playing down in the 'minor league' of the music world. No stadium tours or sold-out sheds here, we're talking to those bands that burn up the stage in your local dive bars, coffee shops and living rooms.MORE Host Brightwire
Producer/Network Brightwire
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 24Facebook 398 Avg Length 68 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. Folk Connection

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Folk musician Charlie enlists historian pal Letty for a journey through time and tune. Each episode two folk songs are mercilessly dissected, and then served up for your delectation. Suitable for lovers of folk music and measured laughs. Not suitable for fans of Bob Dylan.MORE Host Charlie
Producer/Network Charlie and Letty
Email ****@hotmail.co.uk
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Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

13. The Sundilla Radio Hour

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The Sundilla Radio Hour is a weekly program featuring independent contemporary folk music.
Host Sundilla Concert Series and Radio Hour
Producer/Network Sundilla Concert Series & Radio Hour
Email ****@mindspring.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9Twitter 200Instagram 908 Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

14. Roots: A music Podcast

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'Roots' is a music podcast with the goal of informing the public about the roots and folk music of different cultures from around the globe. In each episode we engage in conversations with expert musicians and academics with a deep understanding and direct experience of these traditions.MORE Producer/Network rootsmusicpod
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5Facebook 150Instagram 259 Avg Length 316 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

15. The Mike Harding Folk Show

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THE MIKE HARDING FOLK SHOWwww.mikehardingfolkshow.com will take you into the world of folk links to artists you hear on the show / folk clubs & session near you / other folk radio sites / folk record labels / folk festivals and much more. The very best in folk, roots and acoustic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Host Mike Harding
Producer/Network Mike Harding
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 236Facebook 11.7KTwitter 9.6K Avg Length 121 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

16. Fair Folk Podcast

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Fair Folk is a podcast rediscovering and sharing the sacred song and folk traditions of Europe.
Host Danica Boyce
Producer/Network Fair Folk
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 480 Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

17. Folk Alley Sessions

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Folk Alley Sessions are exclusive in-studio performances and interviews produced by Folk Alley (a service of the FreshGrass Foundation). Folk Alley Sessions feature exciting, up-and-coming artists and longtime veterans in folk, roots, and Americana music. Hear artists perform and talk about their music in their own words. Watch videos of these exclusive performances via FolkAlley.com, the Folk Alley mobile app, or our Youtube Channel: FolkAlleydotComMORE Producer/Network Folk Alley
Email ****@folkalley.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 18Facebook 32KTwitter 28.5KInstagram 64 Get Email Contact

18. Tanchaz Talk Interviews

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Tanchaz Talk is the world's only English-language program focusing primarily on Hungarian folk music. 'Tanchaz Talk Interviews' features long-form interviews with a wide range of guests appearing on the program. More episodes of Tanchaz Talk, featuring a mix of music and stories, are available on www.tanchaz.com and on YouTube at www.youtube.com/user/kalmanmagyar. Host Kalman Magyar (Öcsi) is one of North America's leading Hungarian folk musicians and personalities and the author of Put Your Pants On and Get to Work - Ten Principles for Zestful Living. More at www.kalmanmagyar.com.MORE Host Kalman Magyar
Producer/Network Kalman Magyar
Email ****@yahoo.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 15 Avg Length 95 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

19. Foot Stompin Free Scottish Music Podcast

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Our regular free Scottish music podcast from Scotland featuring the very best of Gaelic, Scots, bagpipes, fiddle, harp music, Scottish bands, ceilidh bands, highland Scottish music, pipe band, traditional, folk and celtic. Visit Foot Stompin for all things Scottish. www.handsupfortrad.co.ukMORE Host Simon Thoumire
Producer/Network info@handsupfortrad.co.uk
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 141Facebook 17.1KTwitter 5.2KInstagram 5.8K Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Since Apr 2007 Get Email Contact

20. Folk Roots Radio... with Jan Hall

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Folk Roots Radio is a syndicated radio show hosted and produced by Jan Hall that focuses on bringing new folk, roots and blues music and the voices of upcoming and independent artists to the airwaves. Visit us online at https://folkrootsradio.com.MORE Producer/Network Jan Hall
Email ****@folkrootsradio.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 11Facebook 2.5KTwitter 3K Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Since Apr 2009 Get Email Contact

21. Celtic Roots Radio Irish music podcast

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Celtic Roots Radio (celticrootsradio.com) Here's a taste a' music to whet yer appetite Celtic, folk, folk/rock, Appalachian, Breton, bluegrass, Scottish, Irish, Cajun, Cape Breton, singer/songwriter if its Celtic, roots or acoustic music you want, you'll find it here (plus a wee drop a' Norn Iron craic!) on Celtic Roots Radio! ----------------Produced by Precious Oil Productions Ltd for Celtic Roots Radio (celticrootsradio.com) ----------------24/7 INTERNET STATION!! We also have a 24/7 Celtic Roots Radio web station: Check it out NOW!! at: http://celticrootsradio.fastcast4u...MORE Host Raymond McCullough
Producer/Network Raymond McCullough: Precious Oil Productions Ltd
Email ****@celticrootsradio.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 152Facebook 967Twitter 170 Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Since Apr 2007 Get Email Contact

22. Fiesta Archives | WFMT

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Chicago's Classical and Folk Music Radio Streaming Online
Producer/Network Fiesta Archives | WFMT
Email ****@wttw.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 9Facebook 742Twitter 5.8K Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

23. Invisible Folk Club Podcasts

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Invisible Folk Club core podcasts create an ambience somewhere between a folk club and a workshop. We want to entertain and educate through music and conversation. Egos are parked outside, everybody is treated the same. We do not record in a 'proper' studio, we simply set up the Zoom recorder in a terraced cottage in the heart of England and off we go. It is literally a cottage industry! We create a convivial atmosphere in which the musicians soon forget about the microphones. Then the spirit, talent, skill and enjoyment can shine through.MORE Producer/Network Invisible Folk Club
Email ****@btinternet.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9Facebook 1.2KTwitter 319Instagram 454 Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Since Feb 2017 Get Email Contact

24. Folkcetera

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A journey within, around, and all over the expansive folk genre. Les and Nathan each bring a different side of the folk narrative. Tune in for music old and new, and for stories along the way.MORE Producer/Network CJSW 90.9 FM
Email ****@cjsw.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6Facebook 136Instagram 10.6K Get Email Contact

25. Free Range Folk from WSKG

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Free-Range Folk features the best in new folk, americana and country, with some of the favorites from the rich history of folk and country thrown into the mix. Hosted by Crystal Sarakas. Produced by WSKG Public Media.MORE Host Crystal Sarakas
Producer/Network Crystal Sarakas
Email ****@wskg.org
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6Facebook 11.9KTwitter 4.6KInstagram 2.7K Avg Length 122 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

26. Refolkus

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Refolkus is an original podcast by Folk Canada. Each episode features informative and real conversations with guests from all corners of the music industry, with a focus on folk.
Host Rosalyn Dennett
Producer/Network Folk Canada
Email ****@folkmusicontario.ca
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 18Facebook 5.5KTwitter 4.5KInstagram 4.9K Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

27. Syrtos

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Chronicling Greek and Cypriot folk dance and music, one episode at a time, with guests from across the globe. Hosted by @mariaseva9 @givi351 and guest cohosts.
Host Maria
Producer/Network Syrtos Podcast
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 16Facebook 160Instagram 1.1K Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

28. Carefree Highway Revisited

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Hello folk music fans! Gordon Lightfoot is one of the greatest folk-rock artists of all time. And now there's a podcast celebrating and discussing his work, song by song. It's called Carefree Highway Revisited, and every episode, your host (that's me, Mike Messner) will examine one of Gordon's songs with the help of a special guest! So if that's your cup of tea, give us a listen and give us a follow. We'll see you on the Carefree Highway! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Host Mike Messner
Producer/Network The FM Podcast Network
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 14Twitter 96 Avg Length 14 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

29. The Folk Music Podcast

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Each week, Norwegian musician Anders Lillebo sits down with remarkable people from the world of folk music to explore topics like music history, instruments, creativity, the place of music in society and much more!MORE Producer/Network Anders Lillebo
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 13Facebook 531Instagram 1.1K Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

30. Folk Music Educator Podcast

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The Folk Music Educator podcast is hosted by Phil 'fiddlinphil' Kramer and Erin Mae Lewis, who are full-time Music Educators. The Folk Music Educator Podcast includes conversations about teaching bluegrass, old-time, Irish, and more in the modern new media landscape.MORE Hosts Philip Kramer, Erin Mae Lewis
Producer/Network Philip Kramer & Erin Mae Lewis
Email ****@folkmusiceducator.com
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Facebook 27Instagram 99 Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

31. The Netbuskers Folkshoppe, a folk music podcast

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Folk Music Podcast
Host Stu Venable
Producer/Network Stu Venable
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3Facebook 104Twitter 7Instagram 56 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

32. The Wandering Bard

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The folk songs and music that has survived for centuries often has stories to tell beyond the lyrics. Sometimes, there might not even be lyrics, but behind them lie unbelievable tales. I hope to bring the history of this music to life, as well as travel around the country and world to collaborate and speak with folk musicians, have a couple tunes together, and maybe even a pint or twoMORE Host Brandon Kennedy
Producer/Network Brandon Kennedy
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 6Facebook 446Instagram 241 Get Email Contact