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
Le Village Pop broadcasts a mix of folk, indie, pop rock, and rock music. The station streams at 128kbps MP3 and is based in France, though the language of the content is unspecified.
Ραδιοφωνία Κισσάβου 97.8 broadcasts Greek folk music, focusing on local cultural expressions. It operates at 128kbps AAC+ and is based in Larisa, Greece. The station does not have available listener data.
Radio Križevci broadcasts a mixed format primarily in Croatian, featuring local news, folk music, and pop. The station operates at a streaming quality of 128kbps MP3 and is based in Croatia. It does not currently have listener data available.
ArtSound FM broadcasts a diverse range of music including blues, classical, folk, jazz, and world music from Canberra, Australia. The station operates at a low energy level with a streaming quality of 128kbps MP3.
Radio Prkos broadcasts a mix of folk music, local news, and pop content in Croatian. Located in Croatia, the station streams at 128kbps MP3 and has coordinates for local broadcasting.
Radio Bubonja broadcasts folk music in Serbian from Serbia. It is aimed at local audiences and currently has a low popularity score.
Πάρος 98.5 broadcasts a mix of Greek folk and pop music. Located in Paros, Greece, it streams at 128kbps MP3. The station does not have available listener data.
Radio Kącik Rodzinny broadcasts music primarily in the disco polo and folk genres. The station streams at 128kbps MP3 and is based in Poland, offering local content to its audience.
Χερσόνησος broadcasts a mixed format of folk music and news/talk content in Greek. Located in Heraclion, Greece, it streams at 128kbps AAC+. The station does not currently have listener data available.
Radio Campus BXL 92.1 AAC broadcasts a diverse range of music genres including indie, punk, and jazz from Brussels, Belgium. The station operates at a high energy level, offering eclectic and experimental sounds to its audience.
MDR Schlagerwelt Sachsen broadcasts folk music from Germany. The station operates at a stream quality of 128kbps MP3 and is part of the MDR network.
Radio Grüne Welle broadcasts folk and traditional music, primarily in German, from Bolzano in the Trentino-Alto Adige region of Italy. The station operates at a streaming quality of 64kbps AAC+. It is categorized as a Kirchensender, focusing on volksmusik and volkstümlich genres.
Radio Uylenspiegel broadcasts primarily folk music in Dutch, Flemish, and French from Flandre, France.
Radio-Twilight broadcasts folk music from Oosterhout, Noord-Brabant, in the Netherlands.
Margaretka FM broadcasts a mix of disco polo, folk, oldies, and pop music in Polish. The station streams at 64kbps MP3 quality and is based in Poland.
WUMB Blues is a radio station based in Boston, MA, focusing on blues and folk music. It streams at 128kbps MP3, offering traditional American sounds to its audience.
Άστρο 96.4 broadcasts a mix of Greek folk and pop music from Rethimno, Greece. The station operates at a streaming quality of 64kbps MP3 and has a homepage at astrofm964.blogspot.com.
Turkuvaz Anadolu broadcasts folk music and is located in Türkiye. The station streams at 64kbps AAC and has local broadcast coordinates.
Radio Mokawa 93.9 FM broadcasts a mixed format of folk music and news from Pastaza, Ecuador. The station operates at a streaming quality of 64kbps AAC+ and primarily broadcasts in Spanish.
Radio Wiatraczek broadcasts a mix of disco polo and folk music in Polish. The station operates at a bitrate of 64kbps and is accessible through its homepage. It is based in Poland and has local broadcast capabilities.
Radio Veselia Folclor broadcasts Romanian folk and popular music, focusing on traditional party tunes. The station streams at 128kbps MP3 and is accessible locally in Romania. Its content primarily revolves around folk celebrations and popular music genres.
Baba Radyo broadcasts folk music in Türkiye. The station streams at 64kbps AAC and has local broadcast coordinates.
Radio Jega broadcasts folk music in Bulgaria. The station streams at 128kbps MP3 and has local broadcast coordinates.
Ancient FM broadcasts a selection of ancient music, including classical, folk, and medieval genres. Located in Ontario, Canada, the station offers content in both English and French at a low energy level, making it suitable for relaxed listening.
laut.fm - Endzeit FM broadcasts a selection of heavy metal genres, including black metal, folk metal, and metalcore. The station streams at 128kbps MP3 and has a high energy level, focusing exclusively on music content.
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.