35 Best Folk Music Podcasts
Folk Music Podcasts
Here are 35 Best Folk Music Podcasts worth listening to in 2024. Subscribe in one place on FeedSpot Reader.
1. Irish and Celtic Music Podcast
Podcast https://celticmusicpodcast.com/ Play
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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.
Producer/Network Marc Gunn
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Facebook Followers 12.8K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 71 min Since Jul 2005 Follow Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 100k active Podcasters, Influencers in 1500 niche categories.Get targeted media contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the categories of Podcasters you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com . We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us
2. Mostly Folk Podcast
Podcast http://mostlyfolk.org/index.html Play
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Mostly Folk is a podcast from the Catskill Mountains, playing newly released albums, classic folk, indie folk and bluegrass music as well as some traditional music.
Producer/Network Artie Martello
Email ****@catskill.net
Apple Rating 4.4 / 5Facebook Followers 1.6KTwitter Followers 76 Frequency 3 episodes/month Avg Length 60 min Since Oct 2014 Follow Get Email Contact
3. Folk on Foot
Podcast https://folkonfoot.podbean.com/ Play
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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 TimesMORE Host Matthew Bannister
Producer/Network Matthew Bannister
Email ****@folkonfoot.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 17.4KTwitter Followers 8.6KInstagram Followers 7.7K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 57 min Since Jul 2018 Video Podcast YouTube
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4. The Folk Music Hour
Podcast https://www.accessradiotaranaki.com/shows/the.. Play
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David Calder presents the music he loves in The Folk Music Hour, to rekindle listeners' interest in acoustic music in the Anglo-American tradition, including NZ folk song, and world folk music such as that heard at WOMAD in New Plymouth's beautiful Brookland's Park. Almost all music has a folk origin: blues, jazz, rock, and even so-called classical. As Big Bill Broonzy famously said all songs are folk songs; ain't never heard a horse sing!MORE Producer/Network David Calder
Email ****@accessradiotaranaki.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 2.7K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 59 min Follow Get Email Contact
5. Fair Folk Podcast
Podcast https://soundcloud.com/fairfolkcast Play
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Fair Folk is a radio show and podcast exploring folk culture and music from around the world, hosted by Danica Boyce.
Host Fair Folk Podcast
Producer/Network Fair Folk
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Instagram Followers 27.8K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 59 min Follow Get Email Contact
6. Renaissance Festival Podcast
Podcast https://renfestpodcast.libsyn.com/ Play
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Twice monthly music and entertainment from Renaissance festivals with Celtic music, Irish folk music, Scottish bagpipes, English folk, Gypsy music, Pirate, Sea Shanty, Renaissance music, and comedy from groups performing this week at a faire near you.MORE Producer/Network Minions
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.5 / 5Facebook Followers 10KTwitter Followers 196 Frequency 1 episode/month Avg Length 108 min Follow Get Email Contact
7. American Songcatcher
Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ameri.. Play
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Tracing the roots of American music from its emigrated past to artists playing the songs forward. Join folk singer-songwriter Nicholas Edward Williams, where each episode uncovers unique stories and lesser-known facts behind five songs, spanning from centuries ago to those carrying tradition today. Then, as folk artists have always done, Williams re-creates them. From European immigrants to songs of the South: Gospel, Ragtime, Blues, Country, and the Folk music derived from it all.MORE Host Nicholas Edward Williams
Producer/Network Nicholas Edward Williams
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 2.5K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 45 min Follow Get Email Contact
8. Foot Stompin Podcast
Podcast https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/handsupf.. Play
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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.MORE Producer/Network info@handsupfortrad.co.uk
Email ****@handsupfortrad.co.uk
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Facebook Followers 14.3KTwitter Followers 5.5KInstagram Followers 4.8K Frequency 1 episode/quarter Avg Length 54 min Since Apr 2007 Follow Get Email Contact
9. The Big Rab Show
Podcast https://bigrabshow.podbean.com/ Play
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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 ****@hotmail.co.uk
Facebook Followers 19.2KTwitter Followers 2.9K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 96 min Follow Get Email Contact
10. Roger McGuinn's Folk Den
Podcast http://www.ibiblio.org/jimmy/folkden-wp/ Play
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Roger McGuinn carries on the tradition of folk music.
Host Roger Mcguinn
Producer/Network Unknown
Email ****@mcguinn.com
Apple Rating 4.4 / 5 Frequency 1 episode/month Follow Get Email Contact
11. Invisible Folk Club Podcasts
Podcast https://invisiblefolk.com/podcasts Play
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Invisible Folk Club, we are a UK-based virtual folk club producing podcasts in two formats. Conversation and live music with selected guest musicians and Radio shows, mainly music with some commentary.MORE Producer/Network Invisible Folk Club
Email ****@btinternet.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 1.2KTwitter Followers 319Instagram Followers 427 Frequency 1 episode/quarter Avg Length 57 min Since Feb 2017 Follow Get Email Contact
12. Basic Folk Podcast
Podcast https://cindyhowes.net/basicfolk/ Play
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Basic Folk is a podcast that intends to introduce you to the what's next in the folk world and give you deeper insight on artists that you might know or are just getting to know.
Producer/Network The Bluegrass Situation
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 1.3KTwitter Followers 24Instagram Followers 2.2K Frequency 2 episodes/quarter Avg Length 61 min Since Oct 2018 Video Podcast YouTube
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13. Free Range Folk from WSKG
Podcast https://soundcloud.com/user-374530023 Play
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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
Facebook Followers 9KTwitter Followers 4.8KInstagram Followers 2.2K Frequency 1 episode/month Avg Length 119 min Follow Get Email Contact
14. ReFolkUs
Podcast https://refolkus.transistor.fm/episodes Play
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Introducing ReFolkUs, a new podcast by Folk Music Ontario, where we talk to artists and music industry professionals about building sustainable careers as creative workers, with a focus on folk.MORE Producer/Network Folk Music Ontario
Email ****@folkmusicontario.ca
Facebook Followers 3.5KTwitter Followers 4.5KInstagram Followers 4.9K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 33 min Follow Get Email Contact
15. The Sundilla Radio Hour
Podcast https://www.sundillamusic.com/category/radio/ Play
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The Sundilla Radio Hour is a weekly program featuring independent contemporary folk music.
Host Sundilla Concert Series & Radio Hour
Email ****@mindspring.com
Twitter Followers 200Instagram Followers 839 Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 60 min Follow Get Email Contact
16. Music In The Minor League
Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/music.. Play
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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
Facebook Followers 85 Frequency 2 episodes/month Avg Length 66 min Follow Get Email Contact
17. Syrtos
Podcast https://syrtos.captivate.fm/ Play
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Chronicling Greek folk dance and music, one episode at a time, with guests from across the globe. Hosted by Maria and guest cohosts.
Host Maria
Producer/Network Maria
Facebook Followers 106Instagram Followers 804 Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 55 min Follow Get Email Contact
18. Folk Connection
Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charl.. Play
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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
Email ****@hotmail.co.uk
Frequency 2 episodes/year Avg Length 46 min Follow Get Email Contact
19. Roots: A music Podcast
Podcast https://rootsmusicpod.podbean.com/ Play
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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
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 151Instagram Followers 268 Follow Get Email Contact
20. The Mike Harding Folk Show
Podcast https://mikehardingfolkshow.com/category/podc.. Play
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A weekly podcast where Mike will be podcasting an hour plus of the very best folk, roots and acoustic music.
Host Mike Harding
Producer/Network Mike Harding
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 11.4KTwitter Followers 9.6K Follow Get Email Contact
21. Folk Alley Sessions
Podcast https://folkalley.com/category/sessions/ Play
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Folk Alley Sessions feature exciting, up-and-coming artists and longtime veterans in folk, roots, and Americans music. Hear artists perform and talk about their music in their own words.
Producer/Network Folk Alley
Email ****@folkalley.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 31KTwitter Followers 28.5KInstagram Followers 64 Frequency 1 episode/year Follow Get Email Contact
22. Tanchaz Talk Interviews
Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kalma.. Play
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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. 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 Host Kalman Magyar
Producer/Network Kalman Magyar
Email ****@yahoo.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5 Frequency 1 episode/year Avg Length 95 min Follow Get Email Contact
23. Is It Rolling, Bob? Talking Dylan
Podcast https://shows.acast.com/63d0e60777d9ee0011a4f45b Play
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Actors Kerry Shale and Lucas Hare talk to interesting people about Bob Dylan.
Producer/Network Lucas Hare, Kerry Shale
Apple Rating 4.4 / 5Twitter Followers 4.5K Since Sep 2018 Follow Get Email Contact
24. Folk Roots Radio with Jan Hall
Podcast https://folkrootsradio.com/ Play
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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 http://folkrootsradio.com.MORE Producer/Network Jan Hall
Email ****@folkrootsradio.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 2.5KTwitter Followers 3K Frequency 1 episode/year Avg Length 60 min Since Apr 2009 Follow Get Email Contact
25. Voices of the Ancestors
Podcast https://soundcloud.com/voicesoftheancestors Play
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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
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 968Twitter Followers 183Instagram Followers 700 Follow Get Email Contact
26. Celtic Roots Radio
Podcast https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/celticroot.. Play
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Celtic Roots Radio. 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 RadioMORE Host Raymond McCullough
Producer/Network Raymond McCullough: Precious Oil Productions Ltd
Email ****@celticrootsradio.com
Apple Rating 4.6 / 5Facebook Followers 957Twitter Followers 172 Frequency 1 episode/year Avg Length 30 min Since Apr 2007 Follow Get Email Contact
27. Fiesta Archives | WFMT
Podcast https://www.youtube.com/c/joebuddentv/videos Play
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Producer/Network Fiesta Archives | WFMT
Email ****@wttw.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 734Twitter Followers 6.3K Follow Get Email Contact
28. Folkcetera
Podcast https://cjsw.com/spoken-word/ Play
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A journey within, around, and all over the expansive folk genre. Les and Bruce 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
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 136Instagram Followers 10.4K Frequency 25 episodes/year Follow Get Email Contact
29. Folk Cast Podcast
Podcast http://www.folkcast.co.uk/ Play
The UK's original and longest running independent podcast dedicated to folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music.
Host Folk Cast
Email ****@folkcast.co.uk
Facebook Followers 1.1KTwitter Followers 13.4K Since Jan 2006 Follow Get Email Contact
30. Carefree Highway Revisited
Podcast https://www.lightfootpodcast.com/ Play
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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.MORE Host Mike Messner
Producer/Network The FM Podcast Network
Email ****@gmail.com
Twitter Followers 117 Frequency 10 episodes/year Avg Length 40 min Follow Get Email Contact
31. The Folk Music Podcast
Podcast https://thefolkmusicpodcast.com/episodes Play
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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
Facebook Followers 522Instagram Followers 1.1K Follow Get Email Contact
32. Folk Music Educator Podcast
Podcast https://www.folkmusiceducator.com/ Play
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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
Email ****@folkmusiceducator.com
Facebook Followers 14Instagram Followers 103 Frequency 6 episodes/year Avg Length 37 min Follow Get Email Contact
33. The Netbuskers Folkshoppe, a folk music podcast
Podcast https://netbusker.net/category/folkshoppe/ Play
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Each episode features a traditional folk song along with an original song by Stu Venable, co-founder and director of the Poxy Boggards.
Host Stu Venable
Email ****@gmail.com
Facebook Followers 101Twitter Followers 17Instagram Followers 58 Follow Get Email Contact
34. The Wandering Bard
Podcast https://www.thewanderingbard.co/the-wandering.. Play
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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
Email ****@gmail.com
Facebook Followers 446Instagram Followers 241 Frequency 1 episode/year Follow Get Email Contact
Folk Music Podcasters
Podcaster Name | Role | Podcast Link | Total Episodes | Twitter Handle | Twitter Followers | |
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Matthew Bannister | Host | folkonfoot.podbean.com | 18 | @bannmatt | ||
Fair Folk Podcast | Host | soundcloud.com/fairfolkcast | ||||
Nicholas Edward Williams | Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/americansongcatcher | 5 | |||
Roger Mcguinn | Host | ibiblio.org/jimmy/folkden-wp | 6 | @rogermcguinn | 38.9K | |
Crystal Sarakas | Host | soundcloud.com/user-374530023 | 17 | @crystalwskg | ||
Sundilla Concert Series & Radio Hour | Host | sundillamusic.com/category/radio | 31 | @sundillamusic | 200 | |
Brightwire | Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicintheminorleague | 13 | |||
Maria | Host | syrtos.captivate.fm | 3 | |||
Charlie | Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charlie-lamb8 | 1 | |||
Mike Harding | Host | mikehardingfolkshow.com/category/podcasts | ||||
Kalman Magyar | Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kalman-magyar | 17 | @kalmanmagyar | 254 | |
VoicesoftheAncestors | Producer And Host | soundcloud.com/voicesoftheancestors | @voicesancestors | 169 | ||
Holly Taylor-Zuntz | Co Host | soundcloud.com/voicesoftheancestors | @hollyevataylor | 193 | ||
Susan Thompson | Co Host | soundcloud.com/voicesoftheancestors | @susankartveli | 269 | ||
Raymond McCullough | Host | podomatic.com/podcasts/celticrootsradio | ||||
Folk Cast | Host | folkcast.co.uk | ||||
Mike Messner | Host | lightfootpodcast.com | 4 | |||
Philip Kramer | Co Host | folkmusiceducator.com | 7 | |||
Erin Mae Lewis | Co Host | folkmusiceducator.com | 7 | |||
Stu Venable | Host | netbusker.net/category/folkshoppe | @poxyboggards | |||
Brandon Kennedy | Host | thewanderingbard.co/the-wandering-bard-podcast | ||||
Artie Martello | mostlyfolk.org/index.html | 79 | @mostlyfolk9139 | 76 | ||
The Bluegrass Situation | cindyhowes.net/basicfolk | 32 | @cindycast | 24 | ||
David Calder | accessradiotaranaki.com/shows/the-folk-music-hour | 32 | ||||
Big Rab | bigrabshow.podbean.com | 30 | @bigrabshow | 2.9K |