Folk, World, & Country Artists & the Gear They Use

Folk, World, & Country brings together a rich blend of musical traditions rooted in storytelling, culture, and authenticity. Whether it’s the acoustic strumming of folk, the regional rhythms of world music, or the twang of classic country, this genre is grounded in acoustic instruments and heartfelt expression. Discover the artists keeping these traditions alive and the gear they use to do it.

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David Roth

Dave Moore

Nathan Rogers

Mary McCaslin

Composer

james lee stanley

Composer, Music Producer

Jack Williams

Terence Martin

Cosy Sheridan

Singer

Louise Taylor

Singer

Chuck Pyle

Jack Hardy

Singer

Brian Gundersdorf

Composer · We're About 9

Chris Volpe

Composer

Pat Alger

Composer

Alex Bevan

Darryl Purpose

Composer

Megon McDonough

Singer · Four Bitchin' Babes

Rod MacDonald

Singer

Jake Armerding

Composer

Priscilla Herdman

Singer

Anne Hills

Sally Rogers

Composer, Music Producer

Si Kahn

Composer

David LaMotte

Guitarist

Neal Hellman

Pat Humphries

Joe Crookston

Ben Bedford

Judith Edelman

Singer

Grace Griffith

Singer

Aengus Finnan

Kelly Mulhollan

Composer · Still on the Hill

Phil Lancaster

Composer · Still on the Hill

Donna Henschell Stjerna

Composer · Still on the Hill

John Johnston

Still on the Hill

Michael Fracasso

Composer

Alastair Moock

Singer

Lui Collins

Singer

Cynthia Gooding

Ian Tamblyn

Music Producer

Maria Dunn

Composer

Steve Gillette

Composer

David Massengill

Singer

Hugh Blumenfeld

Guitarist

Geoff Bartley

Guitarist

Chris Castle

Kristina Olsen

Singer

Kim Barlow

Composer · Spring Breakup

Pat Wictor

Composer

Erica Wheeler

Singer

Sam Pacetti

Diane Zeigler

Joel Mabus

Don Conoscenti

Paolo Cattaneo

Furor Gallico

Mirko Fustinoni

Drummer · Furor Gallico

Eliwagar

Annelies Brosens

Laïs

Frank Vander Linden

Composer · De Mens

Axelle Red

Singer

Jason Roberts

Asleep at the Wheel

Troubadours

Colin MacIntyre

Composer

Betika

Hayley Sales

Singer

Andrew Allen

James Reid

Singer, Guitarist · soulDecision

Luba

Gordie Sampson

Guitarist

Theresa Sokyrka

Singer

Eric Mercury

Composer, Music Producer

Carter Albrecht

Keyboardist · Edie Brickell & New Bohemians

Sean French

The Theater Fire

Danny Balis

Keddou Ag Ossad

Guitarist · Tinariwen

Abouhadid

Guitarist · Tinariwen

Wonou Walet Sidati

Singer · Tinariwen

Mina Walet Oumar

Singer · Tinariwen

Cheick Ag Tiglia

Guitarist · Tamikrest

Ibrahim Ag Ahmed Salam

Drummer · Tamikrest

Mahmoud Ag Ahmouden

Guitarist · Tamikrest

Mossa Ag Borreiba

Guitarist · Tamikrest

Fatma Wallet Cheick

Singer · Tamikrest

Bassa Wallet Abdamou

Singer · Tamikrest

Wannou Wallet Sidaty

Singer · Tamikrest

Vieux Farka Touré

Guitarist

Boubacar Traoré

Guitarist

Rokia Traoré

Singer

Sanou Ag Ahmed

Guitarist · Terakaft

Kedou Ag Ossad

Guitarist · Terakaft

Rhissa Ag Oghram

Bassist · Terakaft

Jean-Louis Livenais

Bassist · Terakaft

Mahamad Moha

Drummer · Terakaft

Mathias Vagunez

Drummer · Terakaft

Ballaké Sissoko

Composer

Justin Adams

Music Producer · Jah Wobble’s Invaders of the Heart