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Folk & World – Music That Tells a Story

Looking for authentic sounds that carry history and heart? Our Folk & World section brings together traditional music from the US, UK, Europe, Africa, and beyond – songs shaped by people, places, and time.

From Celtic shores to Latin landscapes

Discover Woody Guthrie, Fairport Convention, Carlos Núñez, Miriam Makeba and more – artists who gave voice to tradition and culture.

Listen globally. Feel deeply.

Shop folk and world music on CD and vinyl – exclusively at Bear Family Records, your destination for music with roots.

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Folk & World – Music That Tells a Story

Folk & World – Music That Tells a Story

Looking for authentic sounds that carry history and heart? Our Folk & World section brings together traditional music from the US, UK, Europe, Africa, and beyond – songs shaped by people, places, and time.

From Celtic shores to Latin landscapes

Discover Woody Guthrie, Fairport Convention, Carlos Núñez, Miriam Makeba and more – artists who gave voice to tradition and culture.

Listen globally. Feel deeply.

Shop folk and world music on CD and vinyl – exclusively at Bear Family Records, your destination for music with roots.

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