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
Radio Legende broadcasts folk and medieval music in German from Brandenburg, Germany.
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.
Δίαυλος 99.2 broadcasts Greek folk music from Kalamata, Greece. The station operates at a streaming quality of 128kbps MP3 and targets a local audience.
Radio S Narodni broadcasts folk and pop folk music in Serbian. It operates at a streaming quality of 64kbps AAC+ and is based in Serbia. The station does not have available listener data.
Melody Music broadcasts from Volos, Greece, primarily featuring Greek folk and pop music.
Πειρατικός is a Greek radio station based in Athens that primarily broadcasts folk and oldies music.
Radio Badita Popular broadcasts folk and manele music in Romanian. It operates locally in Romania with a streaming quality of 128kbps MP3.
Folk Music Notebook broadcasts a selection of folk music from the United States, focusing on both classic and contemporary artists. The station streams at 256kbps MP3 quality and is currently new and . It operates in English and is accessible for local audiences.
Cambridge 105 broadcasts a high-energy music format featuring country, folk, indie, and rock genres.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Αίολος 92.8 broadcasts from Lesvos, Greece, focusing on Greek folk and pop music.
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.
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.
Radio Chanove broadcasts folk and ethnographic music from Bulgaria, focusing on traditional and folk songs. Based in Sofia, it operates at a bitrate of 128kbps and is part of the local broadcast scene.
The Australian Digital Radio Network - Folk broadcasts a selection of folk music at a bitrate of 128kbps MP3. Based in Sydney, NSW, this station focuses exclusively on the folk genre, providing a platform for traditional and contemporary folk sounds.
Dylanradio.com broadcasts music primarily focused on Bob Dylan, featuring folk and folk rock genres. Based in Kentville, Nova Scotia, this station operates at a high energy level and streams at 128kbps MP3. It is a new and relatively station, catering to fans of Dylan's music.
All Oldies Channel broadcasts a mix of folk, pop, and rock music primarily in Dutch. Based in Noord Brabant, the station streams at 192kbps MP3 and has a high energy level, appealing to an audience that enjoys classic hits. It is a new station, currently in the local music scene.
Nicky FM broadcasts music primarily from the 80s and 90s, focusing on folk and pirate radio genres. Located in Overijssel, The Netherlands, it streams at 256kbps MP3 quality.
Radio Danielka broadcasts in Polish, focusing on genres such as folk, poetry, and cabaret. The station streams at 128kbps and features a variety of content including szanty and other traditional forms. It operates locally in Poland but lacks listener data for popularity assessment.
Radio BN broadcasts folk music primarily in Bosnian, serving the local audience in Bosnia and Herzegovina. More information can be found on their homepage at www.rtvbn.com.
Alam Seni FM broadcasts folk music in Malaysia. The station streams at 64kbps AAC+ and has a dedicated homepage at alamsenifm.blogspot.com.
Radio Moni Raj broadcasts Polish folk music, focusing on the Silesian region. The station operates at a streaming quality of 64kbps MP3 and is accessible locally. It does not have available listener data.
Momo Rádió broadcasts folk music in Hungary. The station streams at 192kbps MP3 and has local broadcast coordinates.
Radio S Folk Stars broadcasts Serbian folk music, focusing on the traditional narodna genre. Based in Serbia, it streams at 64kbps AAC+ and is accessible locally. The station does not currently have listener data available.
Rangilo Gujarati broadcasts Gujarati folk music from Gujarat, India. The station operates at a streaming quality of 96kbps MP3 and has a local broadcast reach.
Radio Caprice - Celtic broadcasts a selection of Celtic and Irish folk music from the Russian Federation. The station streams at 320kbps AAC+ and is part of the Radio Caprice network, focusing on traditional sounds and instruments like the duddle sack.
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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.