Best 40 Folk Music Podcasts

'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 more

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. He is a long-standing performer of NZ folk and maintains a love affair with US old-time music nurtured since Doc Watson's LPs first made it to these shores. A natural entertainer since his debut on radio at age six, David thinks radio is the perfect performance medium. more

The Sundilla Radio Hour is a weekly program featuring independent contemporary folk music.

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

Roger McGuinn carries on the tradition of folk music.

Conversations and musical interludes with artists, industry professionals and supporters of the Americana/Global Roots Music scene. This podcast is curated by Diana Linn, Member of Folk Alliance International and the Americana Music Association and Host of the Tasty Brew Music Radio show. more

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

Mitch and Robyn Park are a husband-and-wife team who have been going since 1996, playing a weekly program of music from near and far, land and sea, past and present, town and country, with special emphasis on traditional folk songs that tell a story: ballads, shanties, blues, gospel, bluegrass, and contemporary songs of the British Isles, USA, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, in English and Gaelic. more

Local musician John Egenes hosts a hot-pickin' hour of roots, folk and country music along with news of local gigs and chats with guests from around the globe. more

Simply Folk has aired over one hundred interviews and studio performances from both long-time and up-and-coming folk musicians. We're happy to create this separate website and podcast of these recordings. more

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

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. more

Hallways is the official podcast of the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame, located at The Boch Center in Boston, MA. A production of Above The Basement - Boston Music and Conversation, hosts Chuck Clough and Ronnie Hirschberg will bring you artists from all over the world through conversation and live performance. We will lead you down each musical hallway to experience The Hall and the music it celebrates wherever you are. more

Sounds Atlantic is a podcast heard weekly that is devoted to artists from Atlantic Canada who perform roots and acoustic based music (i.e., traditional, folk, old-time, 'Canadiana'/'Americana', bluegrass, etc.). Atlantic Canadian artists describe it this way:Anita Best (trad Newfoundland singer, folk historian and  Order of Canada member) refers to this podcast as 'the best show for down-home music in all of Canada'. more

The Roots, Rednecks, and Radicals podcast features in depth interviews with musicians, giving insight into their creative process. Guests include: Amanda Shires, Todd Snider, Charley Crocket, Frank Turner, and Dave Alvin. more

A podcast focused on Americana and roots music, along with folk, acoustic, and country music. Also featured Latest releases, artists, and classic tracks. more

The Big Fat Wide Americana Hour is dedicated to the idea that most strands of American music are related to each other. The show features Americana, country, blues, soul, bluegrass, folk, R&B doo-wop, and even a bit of jazz. The music is drawn from all eras. more

Each week The 1937 Flood, West Virginia's most eclectic string band, offers a free tune from a recent rehearsal, show or jam session. Music styles range from blues and jazz to folk, hokum, ballad and old-time. more

Check out George's unique sound from the Americana Music Triangle

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

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

Colleen Cole presents a varied selection of Scottish music plus the latest news from the Caledonian Society on the first Sunday of the month at 3pm more

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Roots Music Southern Style! Weekly interviews and performances from talented guests exemplifying Appalachian folk heritage - as it lives today. Join us as we bring musicians from all parts of the country who have roots in traditional genres founded in the southern United States. more

The Freight Train Boogie podcasts are all about Americana and roots music. Most shows feature new songs from great independent artists. All of the songs featured on the show were written and published by the artists. more

We are the show for the Piping Folk. Bagpipes, Pipe Bands, Solos, Celtic and Folk music.

The Sing Out! Radio Magazine is a weekly, hour-long 'magazine format' program, hosted by Tom Druckenmiller, featuring interviews in addition to 'live' and recorded music. The program is currently being aired in over 25 markets nationwide! more

The Podcast for the Piping Folk ! Reflecting everything from the Bag Piping world, Celtic music, Folk music, Pipe Bands; if its got Bagpipes in it or around it; we're the show for you ! Also broadcast live every Tuesday night on Fuse FM Ballymoney, Northern Ireland. more

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. more

Eric Stavney brings you the latest interviews, folklore, and music with a Nordic flavor.

If you love Celtic music, then welcome to the 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. more

Join Irishmen Kevin Cahill and 'Farmer' Hughes as they celebrate Irish culture and the Irish roots of Berkshire County through music. There is something for every sort of Irish music fan, from classic folk music to contemporary artists - if it's 'green,' it's here on Sunday Sounds! more

The Rolling Wave celebrates all that is great about Irish Traditional music. We speak to musicians, delve into archives, showcase new releases, and visit some of the many traditional music festivals taking place around the country. The Rolling Wave podcast brings you some of our best interviews and features. more

Each week, listeners around the globe tune in to Acoustic Café to hear the latest from today's great songwriting talents. more