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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ALL FOLK STATIONS
Μελωδία 101.1 broadcasts primarily Greek folk and pop music, showcasing traditional sounds from Greece. Located in Arta, it streams at 128kbps MP3 quality.
Radyo Voyage is a music-focused radio station based in Istanbul, Türkiye, featuring folk and world music. The station streams at 224kbps MP3, offering a relaxing listening experience.
87.6 Studio 1 broadcasts music primarily in Greek, focusing on folk and pop genres. Located in Corfu, Greece, it streams at 128kbps MP3 and is a new station with a local reach.
Radio Futog Krajina broadcasts folk music in Serbian. The station does not have listener data available.
Melody 96.7 broadcasts a mix of Greek folk, pop, and traditional music. Located in Limnos, Greece, the station streams at 128kbps MP3. The station's website is melodylimnosnews.gr.
LiSTNR - Fresh Folk Hits broadcasts a selection of alternative, country, folk, and indie music from Australia. The station streams at 65kbps AAC+ and focuses on new music within these genres.
Αίολος 92.8 broadcasts from Lesvos, Greece, focusing on Greek folk and pop music.
Radio Legende broadcasts folk and medieval music in German from Brandenburg, Germany.
Δίκτυο 91.5 broadcasts from Chania, Greece, focusing on Greek folk and pop music. The station streams at 128kbps MP3 and provides content primarily in Greek.
Radio Kolubara Lajkovac broadcasts a mix of folk and trap music in Serbian. The station operates locally in Serbia and streams at 128kbps AAC. It is associated with the homepage www.kolubarainfo.rs.
Ανάμνηση 91 broadcasts music primarily in Greek, focusing on folk and pop genres. Based in Heraclion, Greece, it streams at 192kbps MP3 quality. The station does not have available listener data.
Δίστομο 106.1 broadcasts traditional Greek folk music, focusing on the cultural heritage of the region. The station operates at a streaming quality of 128kbps MP3 and is based in Distomo, Greece.
Radio Caprice - Folk Death Metal broadcasts a unique blend of folk metal and death metal from the Russian Federation. The station streams at 320kbps AAC+ and is characterized by high energy.
Radio Fränkisch Spoken broadcasts a mix of chanson, folk, pop, and rock music in the Franconian dialect. The station operates at a high energy level and streams at 128kbps MP3.
CKLB 101.9 is a community radio station based in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada, primarily broadcasting in English. The station features a mix of country and folk music, focusing on aboriginal themes and local culture.
Radio Nova Gradiška broadcasts a mixed format primarily in Croatian, featuring folk music, local news, and pop hits. Based in Croatia, it operates at a streaming quality of 128kbps MP3.
Ràdio País broadcasts a mix of music and talk content in Béarnese, Gascon, and Occitan languages. Based in Béarn, France, it focuses on regional news and traditional folk music from Gascony. The station operates at a quality of 128kbps MP3, catering to a local audience.
El Café del Mundo broadcasts a variety of music genres including bossa nova, Cuban music, flamenco, and jazz. The station operates at a low energy level, providing a relaxed listening experience. Based in Bogotá, Colombia, it streams at 128kbps MP3.
Hrvatski Radio Frankfurt broadcasts Croatian programming from Germany, focusing on adult contemporary music, folk, and pop. The station streams at 192kbps MP3 quality and is designed for a Croatian-speaking audience.
Flatlines Radio broadcasts a mix of darkwave, EBM, and gothic music from Germany. With a high energy level, it features an eclectic range of genres including industrial, melodic rock, and neofolk.
HIT Radio Brčko broadcasts in Bosnian and features a mix of folk and pop music. Based in Bosnia and Herzegovina, it operates at a quality stream rate of 320kbps MP3.
κλαρινόβιος broadcasts folk music from Greece. It streams at 192kbps MP3, providing a local listening experience. The station does not have available listener data.
Irish Pub Radio broadcasts folk music primarily in English. It streams at 128kbps MP3 quality and is based in Ireland, with local broadcast coordinates available. The station does not have any listener data to indicate its popularity.
Radio Folclor broadcasts Romanian folk music, focusing on traditional and popular styles. The station is based in Romania and streams at 128kbps MP3. It caters to listeners interested in folk celebrations and local cultural music.
Cambridge 105 broadcasts a high-energy music format featuring country, folk, indie, and rock genres.
Radio MANELE broadcasts folk music, primarily catering to local audiences in Romania. The station streams at 128kbps MP3 quality and has coordinates for local broadcasting.
FOLK RADIO BY COUNTRY
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.