40 Best Folk Music Podcasts

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Folk Music Podcasts

Here are 40 Best Folk Music Podcasts worth listening to in 2023

1. The Big Rab Show Podcast

The Big Rab Show Podcast We are the show for the Piping Folk. Bagpipes, Pipe Bands, Solos, Celtic and Folk music.
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16.8K 2.9K 1 episode / week Avg Length 94 min
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2. Free Range Folk from WSKG

Free Range Folk from WSKG Vestal, New York, US
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
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9K 4.8K 1.8K 1 episode / month Avg Length 167 min
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3. Irish and Celtic Music Podcast

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% f...ree.more
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12.8K 1 episode / week Avg Length 63 min Jul 2005
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4. Folk on Foot Podcast

Folk on Foot Podcast UK
Matthew Bannister goes walking with a leading folk musician in a landscape that has inspired them. They sing and play exclusive acoustic songs on loca...tion.more
folkonfoot.com
17.4K 8.9K 1.3K 1 episode / month Avg Length 58 min Jul 2018
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5. Folk Cast Podcast

Folk Cast Podcast Preston, Lancashire, England
The UK's original and longest running independent podcast dedicated to folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music.
folkcast.co.uk
1.1K 13.4K Jan 2006
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6. ReFolkUs

ReFolkUs Introducing ReFolkUs, a new podcast by Folk Music Ontario, where we talk to artists and music industry professionals about building sustainable career...s as creative workers, with a focus on folk.more
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3.5K 4.5K 1 episode / month Avg Length 36 min
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7. Folk Alley Sessions

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 a...bout their music in their own words. more
folkalley.com/cate..
31K 28.5K 57 3 episodes / year
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8. Invisible Folk Club Podcasts

Invisible Folk Club Podcasts England, UK
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
invisiblefolkclub.com
1.2K 319 350 3 episodes / month Avg Length 61 min Feb 2017
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9. Mostly Folk Podcast

Mostly Folk Podcast New York, USA
Mostly Folk is a podcast from the Catskill Mountains, playing newly released albums, classic folk, indie folk and bluegrass music as well as some trad...itional music.more
mostlyfolk.org/ind..
1.6K 91 1 episode / week Avg Length 61 min Oct 2014
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10. Is It Rolling, Bob? Talking Dylan

Is It Rolling, Bob? Talking Dylan London, England, UK
Actors Kerry Shale and Lucas Hare talk to interesting people about Bob Dylan.
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4.5K 5 episodes / year Avg Length 51 min Sep 2018
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11. Music In The Minor League

Music In The Minor League Houston, Texas, US
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 worl...d. 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
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85 1 episode / week Avg Length 65 min
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12. The Mike Harding Folk Show

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.
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11.4K 9.6K
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13. Fiesta! Latin-American Music with Elbio Barilari | WFMT

Fiesta! Latin-American Music with Elbio Barilari | WFMT Chicago, Illinois, US
Fiesta is a weekly classical music program devoted to Latin American and Iberian music from the 16th to 21st century, and brings artistically and hist...orically significant compositions and artists to its listeners. Acclaimed composer, musician, and professor Elbio Barilari is your guide on this adventure through a rich musical landscape.more
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703 6.3K 2 episodes / month Avg Length 59 min
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14. Folk Roots Radio with Jan Hall

Folk Roots Radio with Jan Hall Leamington, Ontario
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
folkrootsradio.com
2.5K 3.2K 1 episode / month Avg Length 60 min Apr 2009
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15. The Sundilla Radio Hour

The Sundilla Radio Hour Auburn, Alabama, US
The Sundilla Radio Hour is a weekly program featuring independent contemporary folk music.
sundillamusic.com/..
200 799 1 episode / week Avg Length 60 min
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16. Folkcetera

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 ol...d and new, and for stories along the way.more
cjsw.com/program/f..
136 10K 3 episodes / month
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17. Roots: A music Podcast

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 epi...sode, we engage in conversations with expert musicians and academics with a deep understanding and direct experience of these traditions.more
rootsmusicpod.podb..
143 282 8 episodes / year Avg Length 316 min
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18. Celtic Roots Radio Irish music podcast

Celtic Roots Radio Irish music podcast Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, UK
Celtic Roots Radio. Here's a taste a' music to whet yer appetite Celtic, folk, folk/rock, Appalachian, Breton, bluegrass, Scottish, Irish, C...ajun, 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
podomatic.com/podc..
957 175 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 30 min Apr 2007
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19. The Folk Music Hour

The Folk Music Hour New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand
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
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2.3K 1 episode / week Avg Length 59 min
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20. Fair Folk Podcast

Fair Folk Podcast Boston, MA
Fair Folk is a radio show and podcast exploring folk culture and music from around the world, hosted by Danica Boyce.
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21.3K 8 episodes / year Avg Length 61 min
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21. Tanchaz Talk Interviews

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.more
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2 episodes / year Avg Length 96 min
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22. Roger McGuinn's Folk Den

Roger McGuinn's Folk Den Roger McGuinn carries on the tradition of folk music.
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2 episodes / quarter
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23. Foot Stompin Podcast

Foot Stompin Podcast Scotland
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
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14.3K 5.3K 4.1K 1 episode / month Avg Length 54 min Apr 2007
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24. American Songcatcher

American Songcatcher US
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
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2.5K 1 episode / month Avg Length 52 min
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25. Basic Folk Podcast

Basic Folk Podcast Somerville, MA
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 k...now or are just getting to know. more
cindyhowes.net/bas..
1.3K 25 2.2K 1 episode / week Avg Length 62 min Oct 2018
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26. Folk Connection

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.more
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1 episode / quarter Avg Length 44 min
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27. Irish Trad & Folk Music With Seán

Irish Trad & Folk Music With Seán Seán Ó Sirideán bring you a lively mix of traditional Irish music and folk both old and contempory.
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1 episode / week Avg Length 37 min
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28. Syrtos

Syrtos Chronicling Greek folk dance and music, one episode at a time, with guests from across the globe. Hosted by Maria and guest cohosts.
syrtos.captivate.fm
106 545 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 64 min
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29. Carefree Highway Revisited

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 discussin...g 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
lightfootpodcast.com
117 1 episode / day Avg Length 36 min
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30. Renaissance Festival Podcast

Renaissance Festival Podcast Twice monthly music and entertainment from Renaissance festivals with Celtic music, Irish folk music, Scottish bagpipes, English folk, Gypsy music, Pi...rate, Sea Shanty, Renaissance music, and comedy from groups performing this week at a faire near you.more
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10.2K 196 2 episodes / month Avg Length 90 min
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31. Mountain Folk Podcast

Mountain Folk Podcast This is 'Mountain Folk' the show for people who enjoy bluegrass, folk, old-time, acoustic, outdoor, critter and mountain music!
mountainfolk.com
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32. Music Makers and Soul Shakers Podcast

Music Makers and Soul Shakers Podcast Nashville, TN
A longform interview and sometimes performance with various guests involved in the making of great music that is organic and innovative. Artists, prod...ucers, musicians, and even some industry people will be profiled in this podcast that focuses on Americana, blues, songwriters, soul, world and folk music.more
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4.8K 580 1K 4 episodes / quarter Avg Length 86 min Mar 2016
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33. Voices of the Ancestors

Voices of the Ancestors Tbilisi, Tbilisi, Georgia
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.more
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884 169 616 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 43 min
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34. What the Folk

What the Folk Colorado, US
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/l...ibrarian 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 Yatesmore
whatthefolkpod.com
31 109 3 episodes / year Avg Length 93 min
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35. Folk Music Educator Podcast

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.more
folkmusiceducator.com
14 88 5 episodes / year Avg Length 33 min
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36. The Folk Music Podcast

The Folk Music Podcast Each week, Norwegian musician Anders Lillebo sits down with remarkable people from the world of folk music to explore topics like music history, instr...uments, creativity, the place of music in society and much more!more
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434 1.1K 1 episode / month Avg Length 66 min
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37. The Wandering Bard

The Wandering Bard 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 b...ehind 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
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446 1 episode / year
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38. The Netbuskers Folkshoppe, a folk music podcast

The Netbuskers Folkshoppe, a folk music podcast Pasadena, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Each episode features a traditional folk song along with an original song by Stu Venable, co-founder and director of the Poxy Boggards.
netbusker.net/cate..
101 8 59 1 episode / year Avg Length 28 min
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Folk Music Podcasters

Top Podcasters covering Folk Music. Get Spreadsheet.
Podcaster Name Email Podcast Link Total Episodes
Artie Martello mostlyfolk.org 62
Jon Bickley invisiblefolkclub.com 21
Kalman Magyar podcasters.spotify.com 17
David Calder accessradiotaranaki.com 16
CJSW 90.9 FM cjsw.com 14
The Bluegrass Situation cindyhowes.net 13
Sundilla Concert Series & Radio Hour sundillamusic.com 12
Big Rab bigrabshow.podbean.com 12
Crystal Sarakas soundcloud.com 7
Matthew Bannister folkonfoot.com 7
Jan Hall folkrootsradio.com 6
Minions renfestpodcast.libsyn.com 6
McGuinn ibiblio.org 4
Lucas Hare, Kerry Shale shows.acast.com 3
Marc Gunn celticmusicpodcast.com 2
Marc Gunn, Moher, The High Kings, Paul Brock, Enda celticmusicpodcast.com 2
Simon Thoumire projects.handsupfortrad.scot 2
Nicholas Edward Williams podcasters.spotify.com 2
Fair Folk soundcloud.com 1
Marc Gunn, Amadan, SloanWolfe, Heidi, Stef & B celticmusicpodcast.com 1
Marc Gunn, Beltaine, The Irish Rovers, Iain MacHar celticmusicpodcast.com 1
Marc Gunn, Chris Gray, Fast & Vengefully, Alta celticmusicpodcast.com 1
Marc Gunn, Erin Ruth, Seán Heely, Lúnasa, Wolf Loe celticmusicpodcast.com 1
Marc Gunn, Fathom, Avalon Rising, Brian O h'Uiginn celticmusicpodcast.com 1
Marc Gunn, Fire in the Glen, Rod Nevin, Corey Purc celticmusicpodcast.com 1
Marc Gunn, Heather Dale, The Buccaneers, Sliabh No celticmusicpodcast.com 1
Stephen Yarwood invisiblefolkclub.com 1
Marc Gunn, Kalos, Sean Heely, Colin McGlynn, Lily celticmusicpodcast.com 1
Marc Gunn, TJ Hull & Amanda Caretta-Hull, Poit celticmusicpodcast.com 1
Marc Gunn, Leaping Lulu, Ogham, Seán Heely, Juha R celticmusicpodcast.com 1
Marc Gunn, Screaming Orphans, Wakefire, Stout Poun celticmusicpodcast.com 1
Marc Gunn, Tears for Beers, Teada, Railcar Graffit celticmusicpodcast.com 1
Marc Gunn, The Bookends, Telenn Tri, Karan Casey, celticmusicpodcast.com 1
Marc Gunn, The High Kings, Réalta, Brad The Piper, celticmusicpodcast.com 1
Kinnfolk, Arise & Go, Cavort Celtic, ÚLLA, Lil celticmusicpodcast.com 1
Marc Gunn, Willos', Irishtown Road, The Jig Is Up! celticmusicpodcast.com 1
Carly Seifert busykidsdopiano.com/busykidslovemusic 3
Jazz Pod jazz-pod.com 3
Bostin Christopher, Ktoo ktoo.org 2
Helen Forester promptedbynature.co.uk/series-two 2
Pbs Newshour podbean.com/podcast-detail/438dr-5e6fa/PBS-NewsHour---Art-Beat-Podcast 2
Ryan Budds triviawithbudds.libsyn.com/podcast 2
Brian Ellison, Zach Wilson kcur.org/podcast/up-to-date 1
Colorado Public Radio cpr.org/show/colorado-matters 1
Curiouscast globalnews.ca/bc/program/the-simi-sara-show 1
Dubai Eye 103.8 dubaieye1038.com/podcasts/thenightshift 1
Earth Prime Productions Llc podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theblueslegacy 1
Jameson Foster feeds.buzzsprout.com/665461 1
Jason Deuman podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsaschurthing 1
Jerry learnkorean.podbean.com 1
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