FOLK RADIO

Folk radio connects acoustic traditions from around the world — from Appalachian old-time and Celtic fiddle tunes to Nordic folk and singer-songwriter ballads. Many folk stations are community-run and deeply connected to their regional music traditions, making them windows into local culture.

Covering Americana, Celtic, traditional, singer-songwriter, bluegrass, Nordic folk.

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FolkyTon RadioVelika Mlaka, Croatia

FolkyTon Radio broadcasts folk music from Velika Mlaka, Croatia. The station operates at 128kbps MP3, catering to a local audience with an emphasis on traditional sounds. As a new and station, it offers a fresh perspective on the folk genre.

open broadcast radioSwitzerland

Open Broadcast Radio is a music station based in Switzerland, featuring a diverse range of genres including afro, deep house, jazz, and reggae. It streams at a quality of 320kbps MP3 and targets a high-energy audience.

AFRODEEP HOUSEDUBHIGH QUALITY
DREAMPOP-RADIO (https)Hamburg, Germany

DREAMPOP-RADIO broadcasts a mix of acoustic, alternative, and indie pop music from Hamburg, Germany. The station features genres such as chillout, electropop, folk, new wave, shoegaze, and singer-songwriter. It streams at a quality of 128kbps MP3.

ACOUSTICALTERNATIVECHILLOUT
RTV Unirea InternationalAustria

RTV Unirea International broadcasts a mix of folk, oldies, pop, and rock music primarily in Romanian. Based in Austria, the station streams at 320kbps MP3 and targets a high-energy audience. As a newer station, it remains relatively but offers a diverse musical experience.

FOLKOLDIESPOPHIGH QUALITY
Radio JugomaniaBulgaria

Radio Jugomania broadcasts folk music from Bulgaria, focusing on traditional sounds.

Velkaton Una-Sana Canton, Bosnia & Herzegovina

Velkaton is a folk music radio station based in the Una-Sana Canton of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Broadcasting in Bosnian, it features local content and operates at a streaming quality of 128kbps MP3. As a new and station, it serves a niche audience interested in regional folk music.

Radio SrebrenikBosnia & Herzegovina

Radio Srebrenik broadcasts folk music in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The station streams at 256kbps MP3, providing local broadcasts to the surrounding area.

RadionysosParis, France

Radionysos is a music-focused radio station based in Paris, France, streaming at 128kbps MP3. The station features a diverse range of genres including alternative, electronic, folk, rock, and soul, with a high energy level.

ALTERNATIVEELECTRONICFOLK
Schallgrenzen

Schallgrenzen broadcasts a range of alternative music genres including indie, post-punk, and shoegaze. The station streams at 128kbps MP3 and has a high energy level, appealing to fans of progressive and gothic rock.

ALTERNATIVEALTERNATIVE ROCKFOLK
CBC Music Eastern (Toronto) MP3 StreamOntario, Canada

CBC Music Eastern (Toronto) broadcasts a diverse selection of music genres including blues, classical, folk, and jazz. The station streams at 128kbps MP3 quality, providing a low-energy listening experience. It is part of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and targets an audience interested in eclectic music.

Саба дулкыннарыTatarstan, Russia

Саба дулкыннары broadcasts a mixed format of folk, pop, and talk content in the Tatar language. Based in Tatarstan, Russia, it features live music and news segments. The station operates at a stream quality of 320kbps MP3.

FOLKLIVEMUSIC
Studio FM 94.4Trikala, Greece

Studio FM 94.4 broadcasts traditional Greek folk music from Trikala, Greece.

FOLKGREEKTRADITIONAL
Radio ArmisaLombardia, Italy

Radio Armisa broadcasts a mix of Italian music from the 80s and 90s, including genres like folk and dance. Based in Lombardia, Italy, it focuses on traditional pop and liscio, appealing to listeners who appreciate nostalgic tunes. The station streams at 192kbps AAC and has a high energy level.

ANNI 80ANNI 90BALERA
Radio Caprice - Medieval FolkRussia

Radio Caprice - Medieval Folk broadcasts ethnic and folk music with a focus on medieval themes. Based in the Russian Federation, it streams at 320kbps AAC+ and targets listeners interested in niche folk genres.

ETHNICFOLKMEDIEVAL
Fryslan Strijders - Piratenhits op volle toerenKingdom of the Netherlands, Netherlands

Fryslan Strijders broadcasts a selection of piratenhits, focusing on folk music. The station operates in the Netherlands and streams at 128kbps MP3. It targets listeners interested in Dutch and Holland music culture.

FOLKPIRATEN MUZIEKPIRATENHITS
Wallis & Futuna 1Wallis & Futuna

Wallis & Futuna 1 broadcasts a mixed content format, primarily featuring folk music and news. The station is located in Wallis and Futuna and has an online presence through its homepage at la1ere.francetvinfo.fr.

SomaFM ThistleRadio (64k AAC)California, USA

SomaFM ThistleRadio broadcasts a mix of Celtic and folk music from California, USA. The station streams at 64kbps AAC and is categorized under music content.

CELTICFOLK
Radio SlaviBulgaria

Radio Slavi broadcasts folk music in Bulgaria. The station streams at 128kbps MP3 and has local broadcast coordinates.

La Melinkana FMAysén, Chile

La Melinkana FM broadcasts a mix of Chilean folk music, pop, rancheras, and news content. Located in Aysén, Chile, it serves a local audience with a diverse programming format. The station streams at 96kbps MP3, providing a platform for both music and talk radio.

FOLKMUSICA CHILENANEWS
folklor.fmSofia, Bulgaria

folklor.fm broadcasts folk music from Bulgaria, focusing on traditional styles such as hora and narodno. Based in Sofia, this station streams at 320kbps MP3 quality, catering to listeners interested in Bulgarian folklore. As a new station.

FOLKFOLKLORFOLKLORE
Radio Art - After Midnight(2)Greece

Radio Art - After Midnight(2) broadcasts a selection of folk and light classical music from Greece. It primarily operates in English and does not have available listener data.

FOLKLIGHT CLASSICS
Conecta FM - MaríliaSao Paulo (Brazil), Brazil

Conecta FM - Marília broadcasts a diverse range of music, focusing on genres from the 80s and 90s, including alternative, pop rock, and dance. The station streams at 128kbps AAC+, offering high-energy content to its audience in São Paulo, Brazil.

80S90SALTERNATIVE
CBC Music Atlantic (Halifax) MP3 StreamNova Scotia, Canada

CBC Music Atlantic broadcasts a diverse range of music genres including blues, classical, folk, and jazz. Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, this low-energy station streams at 128kbps MP3 quality.

Momo Rádió Hungary

Momo Rádió broadcasts folk music in Hungary. The station streams at 192kbps MP3 and has local broadcast coordinates.

Культура (AAC+)Москва, Russia

Культура (AAC) broadcasts a mix of classical, folk, and jazz music alongside cultural news. Located in Moscow, Russia, the station streams at 64 kbps AAC+. It offers a low-energy listening experience without available listener data.

64 KBPS AAC+CLASSICALCULTURAL NEWS
Folk Alley FreshGrassNew York, USA

Folk Alley FreshGrass broadcasts a mix of bluegrass and folk music from New York, USA. The station streams at 128kbps MP3, providing a dedicated platform for these genres.

BLUEGRASSFOLK
Radio Folclor BuzauRomania

Radio Folclor Buzau broadcasts Romanian folk music and popular party tunes. The station operates locally and streams at 128kbps MP3. Its focus is on traditional and contemporary Romanian musical styles.

FOLKMUZICĂ DE PETRECEREMUZICĂ POPULARĂ
Status ΑλεξανδρούποληAlexandroupolis, Greece

Status Αλεξανδρούπολη broadcasts a mixed format of Greek folk, pop music, and news talk. The station operates locally in Alexandroupolis, Greece, streaming at 128kbps MP3. Its homepage can be found at statusradio.gr.

kef.fmSofia, Bulgaria

Kef.fm broadcasts from Sofia, Bulgaria, focusing on folk and pop-folk music with a retro influence. The station streams at 320kbps MP3, catering to a local audience with a unique blend of traditional and contemporary sounds. As a new and platform, it offers a fresh take on Bulgarian music culture.

FOLKPOP-FOLKRETRO FOLKHIGH QUALITY
Blasmusikradio mit BerndBavaria, Germany

Blasmusikradio mit Bernd broadcasts folk music from Bavaria, Germany. It operates in German and is available for local listening.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the difference between folk and country radio?

Folk radio leans toward acoustic, traditional, and independent music — singer-songwriters, Celtic tunes, bluegrass. Country radio focuses on the Nashville-centered commercial genre. There is overlap (Americana bridges both), but the programming philosophy differs significantly.

Can I find traditional folk music from specific countries?

Yes — many folk stations specialize in regional traditions: Irish/Celtic folk, Scandinavian folk, Balkan folk, and more. Searching by country or language alongside folk will help you find stations rooted in specific traditions.

Are folk radio stations listener-supported?

Many of the best folk stations are community or public radio — funded by listeners rather than advertisers. This gives them freedom to play deep catalog, emerging artists, and traditional music that commercial stations would not touch.

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