The term "traditional folk" (or "traditional music") is often used interchangeably with "folk music". Apart from instrumental music that forms a part of traditional music, especially dance music traditions, much traditional music is vocal music, since the instrument that makes such music is usually handy. As such, most traditional music has meaningful lyrics.
Before artists like Bob Dylan, the Kingston Trio, and the Weavers popularized folk among hip young college kids, the music existed in many forms in the U.S.--rural old-time songs passed from family to family (and generation to generation), broadly political or satirical songs, children's tunes, minstrel songs. This is a catc ...
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Significant lively and optimistic song with rhythmic, upbeat vibes and beautiful pan flute sequences. Very closed to earth, thus suitable for movies about nature & travelling, documentary about south america, galapagos island, exotic animals, landscapes & indigenous people. Advertising for handcraft, Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
Sweeping chords that glide among a landscape of natural sounds. A useful atmospheric bed for visuals such as environmental issues, ecology or the Natural World. Instrumental, Electronic, Dark Ambient
Easy rolling, mellow, nostalgic Country-Folk Ballad with mixed vocals, acoustic guitars and mandolin- mid tempo. Fitting for themes like rural/country-side, historical, story telling and more. Mixed Vocals, Folk, Traditional Folk
This nostalgic song is a New York City favorite. It was even considered the city's theme song at one time. Written in 1894, it's still heard today in shows and commercials. This version features a honky tonk, ragtime-style piano. Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
This catchy Southern Delta Blues Dramedy piece is perfect for reality TV, down home comedies, western n southern travel shows, n anything that needs authentic southern instruments and a fun, quirky attitude. Features real plucky banjo, bluesy slide dobro, upright bass, finger snaps n swinging drums. Instrumental, Country, Bluegrass
A down-home real acoustic guitar & bass provide that honest, wholesome, country vibe that will make your productions shine with sincerity, & quaint nostalgia. Ideal for advertising, documentaries, cooking shows, film, & a wide range of other uses. It creates a sense of trust with the listener. Instrumental, Dramatic, Happy Music
A beautiful Piano arrangement of the well known traditional tune 'Mexican Hat Dance'. Great for a wide range of visuals including TV, Film, adverts as well as corporate events, theatres, radio plays, and much much more. Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
Happy and carefree, bright and bouncy track touching on Nu-folk and Pop. Features ukulele, acoustic guitar, piano and bells, with a simple hand clap for rhythm section. Folksy, uncomplicated and joyful. Instrumental, Corporate, Corp. Pop Easy Listening
Duet mellow, relaxed rendition: Folk-Country with male/female vocals, guitars, and mandolin- slow tempo. Fitting for themes like rural-countryside, Ireland/Irish, drinking blues. Mixed Vocals, Folk, Traditional Folk
Folksy Cue with waltz and movement. That's the picture of this sound. It is named by an isle in the northern sea of Germany. Accordeon, Guitar, Piano and Contrabass. Have a listen to this stunning piece of music. It's handmade and warm. Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
Uilleann pipes, fiddle, snares and bass drum combine in this beautifully sad Irish Lament. Tender and heartbreaking, this would be perfect for Saint Patrick's Day, especially late at night after a few Guinness. Nostalgia for the old country in drama and film. Wakes and sorrow for loss of loved one. Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
Upbeat, festive, mid-fast tempo Contemporary Folk instrumental with acoustic guitars. Fitting for soundtracks, backgrounds and themes like celebrating, dancing in a nature setting, or traveling in the back country. (Cohen Brothers, O Brother Where Art Thou), Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
An ambient, reflective and somewhat ethereal track made with an echoey and reverberant bed of electric guitar. Available with or without 'bitty' electronic drums. Hints of Sigur Ros. Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
A mellow, melancholic and dreamy ballad track lead by female vocal, piano and acoustic guitar. (Also available in an Instrumental version). Big thunderous drums lift up the chorus for an almost epic, yet emotional feel. Floating ambient synths fill out the track and add a dreamy quality. Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
A vocal only and acapella version of this well known traditional song. Upbeat and Uptempo vocal music with full vocal production and radio ready vocal tracks (lead and harmonies). A great piece of vocal music with a specific theme for advertising, infomercials, commercials. Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
Constant love is a love based on the sweet, familiar, everyday happiness of being together. Perfect for the love of your life, who you don't tell often enough, on any occasion or no occasion. Beautiful folk ballad with Victoria Blythe backed by acoustic guitars, gorgeous viola solo and stand-up bass, Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Happy Kids – is positive bright optimistic kids' music track with cheerful bright mood, which contain happy ukulele chords, bells, live rock drums, claps and live bass, Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
Traditional folk song played slowly on acoustic guitar played loosely and very simple and sparse by a novice. Sensitive and poignant alluding to a family or situation of caring. Could work for Appalachian setting. Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
Beautiful and slightly sad Irish folk tune with harp, fiddle and pipes. Very wistful and nostalgic. Would be used in drama for scenes of traditional Irish life. Drinking Guinness and Whisky, pastoral countryside. American cop shows with Irish Connections. Documentary and TV Adverts. Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
Traditional Shaker melody with sounds of nature (birds). Ideal for setting a peaceful feeling in film/video or on-hold phone systems. Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
Ethereal and haunting rendition of the traditional cowboy folk tune. A deeply expressive keyboard ensemble arrangement with background vocals reflects the fond heartfelt memories of the American pioneer experience. Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
A beautiful Guitar arrangement of the well known traditional tune 'Mexican Hat Dance'. Great for a wide range of visuals including TV, Film, adverts as well as corporate events, theatres, radio plays, and much much more. Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
Medium paced Folk Waltz instrumental, great for pub scene/party get together very listenable, good variation of Traditional Folk related Instruments. Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
Mellow, passionate, sincere classic Folk-Country with male vocals, acoustic guitars and mid-tempo. Fitting for themes like western, historical, drama series and more. Mixed Vocals, Folk, Traditional Folk
Smooth, mellow, passionate classic Folk with male/female vocals and acoustic guitar and mandolin, mid tempo. Fitting for themes like rural/country-side, historical, sailing/sea and more. (Drama, Peaky Blinders), Mixed Vocals, Folk, Traditional Folk
Simple and laid back royalty-free music track with beautiful ukulele and acoustic guitar, bass and percussion that evoke a serene and contemplative feeling. Ideal for documentaries, vlogs, nature and crafting. Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
Evocative Middle Eastern music with a strong and dramatic flavor. Intense and exotic with melancholic undertones. Instrumental, Middle East, Arabic Pop
This is solo harmonica jam with a percussive foot stomp making the song usable in many differnt applications from websites, commercials, indie movie projects and many more. Would even make a great ringtone or background for voice overs, Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
A beautiful Harp arrangement of the well known traditional tune 'For He's A Jolly Good Fellow'. Great for a wide range of visuals including TV, Film, adverts as well as corporate events, theatres, radio plays, and much much more. Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
Fun, mid-tempo, down home Folk-Country with male vocals and acoustic guitars. Fitting for themes like rural/country-side, farm country, camping, trains and traveling. Male Vocals, Folk, Traditional Folk
Old Timey gaslight-era piano style version of this classic 1908 Baseball song. 2008 is the 100-year anniversary of this long-standing part of American culture. Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
An uplifting, uptempo and motivational track. Joyful and inspiring. Featuring Acoustic guitars and B4 organ sound. Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
Happy and uplifting trio of classical guitar, piano and violin. Very heartfelt and sincere. Great for nature. Beauty and heartwarming romance. Instrumental, Country, Country Ballads
HEE HAW! !! Polka meets Hoe Down in this wonderful track! Very catchy melodic and well performed polka that works great with all media needs including TV, Film, Web sites and Multi media projects. Happy, uplifting, joyful, hopeful, playful, bouncy, cheerful. Grab your partner dosey doe, Swing around, Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
A traditional version of this classic hymn. Think back to Sunday school and your local village church playing classic hymns on their old pipe organ! Very warm and uplifting, great for all your spiritual and religious based visuals, and the perfect aid for easter! Instrumental, Spiritual, Christian Hymns
This iconic Christian Hymn is arranged by Jay Althouse for solo soprano voice and piano, and written by John Newton. One of the most recognizable songs in the English speaking world, this arrangement is very introspectively done without too much embellishment of the melody. Female Vocals, Folk, Traditional Folk
A beautiful Piano arrangement of the well known traditional tune 'Cockels and Mussels'. Great for a wide range of visuals including TV, Film, adverts as well as corporate events, theatres, radio plays, and much much more. Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
A beautiful Guitar arrangement of the well known traditional tune 'La Cucaracha'. Great for a wide range of visuals including TV, Film, adverts as well as corporate events, theatres, radio plays, and much much more. Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
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