35 Best Folk Music Podcasts

1. Basic Folk Podcast

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.
Podcast cindyhowes.net
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 1.3KTwitter Followers 4.4KInstagram Followers 2.2K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 61 min Since Oct 2018 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play 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 Copy email. We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us

2. Folk on Foot

'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
Podcast folkonfoot.podbean.com
Host Matthew Bannister
Email ****@folkonfoot.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 17.4KTwitter Followers 2.1KInstagram Followers 7.1K Frequency 2 episodes / month Avg Length 59 min Since Jul 2018 Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

3. Mostly Folk Podcast

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.
Podcast mostlyfolk.org
Email ****@catskill.net
Apple Rating 4.4 / 5Facebook Followers 1.6KTwitter Followers 102 Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 60 min Since Oct 2014 Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

4. Renaissance Festival Podcast

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.
Podcast renfestpodcast.libsyn.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.5 / 5Facebook Followers 10KTwitter Followers 205 Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 110 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

5. The Folk Music Hour

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!
Podcast accessradiotaranaki.com
Email ****@accessradiotaranaki.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 2.7K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 59 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

6. Invisible Folk Club Podcasts

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.
Podcast invisiblefolk.com
Email ****@btinternet.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 1.2KTwitter Followers 208Instagram Followers 415 Frequency 9 episodes / quarter Avg Length 60 min Since Feb 2017 Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

7. American Songcatcher

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.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 2.5K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 48 min Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

8. Foot Stompin Podcast

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.
Podcast projects.handsupfortrad.scot
Email ****@handsupfortrad.co.uk
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Facebook Followers 14.3KTwitter Followers 5KInstagram Followers 4.6K Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 54 min Since Apr 2007 Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

9. The Big Rab Show

We are the show for the Piping Folk. Bagpipes, Pipe Bands, Solos, Celtic and Folk music.
Podcast bigrabshow.podbean.com
Email ****@hotmail.co.uk
Facebook Followers 19.2K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 92 min Play Get Email Contact

10. Folkcetera

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.
Podcast cjsw.com
Email ****@cjsw.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 136Instagram Followers 10.3K Frequency 1 episode / week Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

11. Free Range Folk from WSKG

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.
Podcast soundcloud.com
Email ****@wskg.org
Facebook Followers 9KTwitter Followers 4.8KInstagram Followers 2.1K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 128 min Play Get Email Contact

12. Irish and 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.
Podcast celticmusicpodcast.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Facebook Followers 12.8K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 67 min Since Jul 2005 Listen on YouTube Play Get Email Contact

13. Roger McGuinn's Folk Den

Roger McGuinn carries on the tradition of folk music.
Podcast ibiblio.org
Apple Rating 4.4 / 5 Frequency 1 episode / month Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

14. The Sundilla Radio Hour

The Sundilla Radio Hour is a weekly program featuring independent contemporary folk music.
Podcast sundillamusic.com
Host Sundilla Concert Series & Radio Hour
Email ****@mindspring.com
Instagram Followers 839 Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 60 min Listen on YouTube Play Get Email Contact

15. Music In The Minor League

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.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Host Brightwire
Email ****@gmail.com
Facebook Followers 85 Frequency 2 episodes / month Avg Length 65 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

16. ReFolkUs

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.
Podcast refolkus.transistor.fm
Email ****@folkmusicontario.ca
Facebook Followers 3.5KInstagram Followers 4.3K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 34 min Listen on YouTube Play Get Email Contact

17. Folk Connection

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.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Host Charlie
Email ****@hotmail.co.uk
Frequency 3 episodes / year Avg Length 46 min Listen on Spotify Play Get Email Contact

18. Syrtos

Chronicling Greek folk dance and music, one episode at a time, with guests from across the globe. Hosted by Maria and guest cohosts.
Podcast syrtos.captivate.fm
Host Maria
Facebook Followers 106Instagram Followers 720 Frequency 3 episodes / month Avg Length 58 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

19. Carefree Highway Revisited

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.
Podcast lightfootpodcast.com
Host Mike Messner
Email ****@gmail.com
Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 40 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

20. Folk Music Educator Podcast

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.
Podcast folkmusiceducator.com
Hosts Philip Kramer, Erin Mae Lewis
Email ****@folkmusiceducator.com
Facebook Followers 14Instagram Followers 96 Frequency 2 episodes / month Avg Length 37 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

21. The Mike Harding Folk Show

A weekly podcast where Mike will be podcasting an hour plus of the very best folk, roots and acoustic music.
Podcast mikehardingfolkshow.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 11.4KTwitter Followers 9.8K Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

22. Celtic Roots Radio

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 Radio
Podcast podomatic.com
Host Raymond McCullough
Email ****@celticrootsradio.com
Apple Rating 4.6 / 5Facebook Followers 957Twitter Followers 174 Frequency 1 episode / year Avg Length 30 min Since Apr 2007 Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

23. Folk Alley Sessions

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.
Podcast folkalley.com
Email ****@folkalley.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 31KTwitter Followers 26.8KInstagram Followers 65 Frequency 7 episodes / year Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

24. Folk Roots Radio with Jan Hall

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.
Podcast folkrootsradio.com
Email ****@folkrootsradio.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 2.5KTwitter Followers 3.3K Frequency 9 episodes / year Avg Length 60 min Since Apr 2009 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

25. Voices of the Ancestors

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.
Podcast soundcloud.com
Hosts VoicesoftheAncestors, Holly Taylor-Zuntz, Susan Thompson
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 968Instagram Followers 648 Frequency 2 episodes / year Avg Length 43 min Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

26. What the Folk

These are revelationary times, there are folks out there doing the real work, and these two affable weirdos want to talk to all of them. Join writer/librarian Sarah Baranauskas and singer/songwriter Joy Damiani* as they sit down for uncensored conversations with artists, organizers, educators and a glimmering array of visionaries. If you're seeking deeper understanding, insight, and maybe even a medicinal dose of hope with your apocalypse, accompanied by a soundtrack of indie music, this might be What the Folk you're looking for. *formerly known as Emily Yates
Podcast whatthefolkpod.com
Hosts What the Folk, Joy Damiani, Sarah Baranauskas
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Instagram Followers 107 Frequency 3 episodes / year Avg Length 93 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

27. Roots: A music Podcast

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.
Podcast rootsmusicpod.podbean.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Facebook Followers 151Instagram Followers 272 Play Get Email Contact

28. Folk Cast Podcast

The UK's original and longest running independent podcast dedicated to folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music.
Podcast folkcast.co.uk
Host Folk Cast
Email ****@folkcast.co.uk
Facebook Followers 1.1KTwitter Followers 10.7K Since Jan 2006 Play Get Email Contact

29. Is It Rolling, Bob? Talking Dylan

Actors Kerry Shale and Lucas Hare talk to interesting people about Bob Dylan.
Podcast shows.acast.com
Twitter Followers 3.7K Frequency 2 episodes / year Avg Length 51 min Since Sep 2018 Listen on Spotify Play Get Email Contact

30. Tanchaz Talk Interviews

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.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Email ****@yahoo.com
Frequency 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 95 min Listen on YouTube Play Get Email Contact