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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Planet 102.3Molaoi, Greece

Planet 102.3 is a Greek radio station based in Molaoi, broadcasting music primarily in the folk and pop genres.

FOLKGREEKPOP
Rusyn FMSlovakia

Rusyn FM broadcasts in Carpatho-Rusyn and focuses on ethnic programming and folk music. Located in Slovakia, it provides a platform for cultural expression through its music content.

ETHNIC PROGRAMMINGFOLKHIGH QUALITY
Radio TerranovaNoord-Holland, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Radio Terranova is an internet radio station based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, focusing on folk music. Streaming at 192kbps MP3, it offers listeners a unique selection of tracks in Dutch.

FOLKINTERNET RADIO
Radio Caprice - Russian Folk RockRussia

Radio Caprice - Russian Folk Rock broadcasts a mix of folk and folk rock music from the Russian Federation. The station streams at 320kbps AAC+ and targets listeners interested in high-energy Russian rock.

FOLKFOLK ROCKRADCAPHIGH QUALITY
Kosmos 100Chalkida, Greece

Kosmos 100 is a music radio station located in Chalkida, Greece, broadcasting primarily in Greek. The station features a mix of folk and pop genres, streaming at 64kbps MP3. It operates locally, offering a unique selection of Greek music.

FOLKGREEKPOP
Valori Românești RadioRomania

Valori Românești Radio broadcasts a diverse range of music from the 50s to the 2000s, including folk, jazz, pop, and rock. Operating at a high energy level, the station primarily targets listeners in Romania with a focus on older hits and classic tunes. The station is local and offers a streaming quality of 128kbps MP3.

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Baku Retro FmAzerbaijan

Baku Retro Fm broadcasts folk music in the Azerbaijani language, focusing on traditional sounds. It is a new and station, operating locally in Azerbaijan.

FOLKHIGH QUALITY
WUKY - NPR Rocks Kentucky, USA

WUKY - NPR Rocks broadcasts a mix of folk and rock music, focusing on high-energy performances. Based in Kentucky, this station is part of the NPR network and streams at 98kbps AAC.

FOLKPUBLICROCK
Kakanj, Radio KakanjBosnia & Herzegovina

Radio Kakanj broadcasts a mix of folk and pop music alongside news and talk segments in Bosnian. Located in Bosnia and Herzegovina, it streams at a quality of 96kbps MP3. The station does not have listener data available.

Svensk Folkmusik - AkkA radioSweden

Svensk Folkmusik - AkkA radio broadcasts traditional Swedish folk music. The station is based in Sweden and operates in Swedish, catering to listeners interested in folk genres.

FOLKFOLK MUSICFOLKMUSIK
WUMBUSA

WUMB is a folk music radio station based in the United States.

AnghamyLebanon

Anghamy is a music radio station based in Lebanon, broadcasting in Arabic. It primarily features folk and pop genres, catering to an audience interested in contemporary Arabic music.

ARABICFOLKPOP
Radio Caprice - European/Western FolkRussia

Radio Caprice - EuropeanWestern Folk broadcasts traditional European folk music from the Russian Federation. The station operates at a quality stream of 320kbps AAC+ and targets listeners with an interest in folk genres. It is a newer station with a focus on European music.

EUROPEEUROPEAN MUSICFOLKHIGH QUALITY
MoriasKorinthos, Greece

Morias is a Greek radio station broadcasting traditional folk music from Korinthos, Greece.

FOLKGREEKTRADITIONAL
Radio Posavina ZagrebBosnia & Herzegovina

Radio Posavina Zagreb broadcasts folk music and is located in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Operating at 128kbps MP3, it is a local station with coordinates for regional coverage.

Роксана радиосыBashkortostan, Russia

Роксана радиосы broadcasts a mixed format featuring Tatar folk music, pop, and news talk. Located in Bashkortostan, this station serves the local community with content in the Tatar language. The stream quality is 128kbps MP3, making it accessible for listeners in the region.

Radio LenkaGermany

Radio Lenka broadcasts primarily in German and Polish, focusing on folk, pop, and schlager music. The station streams at 128kbps MP3 and is based in Germany, with local broadcast capabilities.

FOLKPOPSCHLAGER
Radio SamoborCroatia

Radio Samobor broadcasts a mixed format of folk music, local news, and pop content in Croatian. Based in Croatia, it serves the local community with a stream quality of 256kbps MP3.

FOLKLOCAL NEWSPOP
Dylanradio.com Kentville, NSNova Scotia, Canada

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.

BOB DYLANFOLKFOLK ROCK
Australian Digital Radio Network - Folk (MP3)Sydney NSW, Australia

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.

Folk Music NotebookUSA

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.

FOLKHIGH QUALITY
Melody MusicVolos, Greece

Melody Music broadcasts from Volos, Greece, primarily featuring Greek folk and pop music.

FOLKGREEKPOP
Radio Free Americana [64kbps AAC+]USA

Radio Free Americana broadcasts a diverse array of genres including Americana, bluegrass, blues, and indie rock, all commercial-free. The station operates at 64kbps AAC from the United States, offering a high-energy music experience without listener data available.

AMERICANABLUEGRASSBLUES
ΑργοσαρωνικόςGreece

Αργοσαρωνικός broadcasts Greek folk music and operates locally in Greece. More information can be found on their homepage at radioargosaronikos.gr.

FOLKGREEK
Radio Gorski kotarCroatia

Radio Gorski kotar broadcasts a mix of folk music, local news, and pop content in Croatian. Based in Croatia, it serves the local community and operates at a streaming quality of 128kbps MP3.

FOLKLOCAL NEWSPOP
XPoNential RadioPennsylvania (Philadelphia), USA

XPoNential Radio broadcasts a diverse array of music, focusing on emerging artists and alternative country, folk, and rock genres. The station operates from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, delivering high-energy content with a streaming quality of 128kbps MP3.

A UNIQUE MIX OF EMERGING AND HERITAGE CONTEMPORARY MUSICIANSAND ALTERNATIVE COUNTRY.FOLK
Fliedertee-RadioGermany

Fliedertee-Radio broadcasts folk music and Liedermacher content in German. The station operates at a streaming quality of 128kbps MP3 and is based in Germany. It is accessible via its homepage, fliedertee-radio.de.

FOLKLIEDERMACHER
Qazaq radiosyAlmaty, Kazakhstan

Qazaq radiosy broadcasts ethnic and folk music in the Kazakh language from Almaty, Kazakhstan. It is a new and station with local broadcast capabilities.

ETNICFOLKHIGH QUALITY
Λαϊκός 106.3Kozani, Greece

Λαϊκός 106.3 broadcasts Greek folk music from Kozani, Greece. The station operates at a bitrate of 128kbps MP3 and is part of the local broadcast network.

FOLKGREEK
KXCJ Illinois Valley Community RadioUSA

KXCJ Illinois Valley Community Radio broadcasts a diverse mix of adult contemporary, country, folk, indie, and rock music.

ADULT CONTEMPORARYCOMMUNITY RADIOCOUNTRY
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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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