Political Folk follows in the footsteps of the legendary Woody Guthrie, whose highly polemical folk songs inspired a generation of tough-minded, activist singer/songwriters including Bob Dylan and Phil Ochs; simply, protest music follows the aesthetic traditions of folk, but with lyrics which take a definite, usually left-wing, political stance.
Classic hard-driving American Folk song in the tradition of Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan. Mixing humor with biting political and social insight, the song builds in its momentum as the spare acoustic guitar/standup bass accompaniment push each verse along. Perfect for social protest documentaries, Male Vocals, Folk, Political Folk
Seeds of Hope is acoustic guitar and voice. It is political commentary on the events of 2022, the fallout of the 2020 election and Russia's unthinkable war in Ukraine. Good for folk radio or documentaries. Male Vocals, Folk, Political Folk
A song for Ukraine. Tells the true story of an Ukrainian woman who handed sunflower seeds to Russian soldiers and told them that when they died, sunflowers would grow all over her country. Male Vocals, Folk, Political Folk
A great sounding contemporary alternative folk singer-songwriter song drawing on the best of sixties and seventies folk and pop along with more contemporary American influences with expressive male vocals and a relaxed, easy-going overall style, Male Vocals, Folk, Political Folk
Last One Falls is about the connection between God and war. It is male vocals over classical guitar, acoustic guitar, bass, djembe, bongos and shakers. It is topical with the war in Ukraine even though it was written in 2016. Good for documentaries or films on war. Male Vocals, Folk, Political Folk
A rollicking ?alt. country? take on the energy addiction that?s plaguing America. A stingingly effective piece of musical satire, with energetic mandolin and even a tuba tossed in; the song has been a favorite on indie radio. Male Vocals, Folk, Political Folk
Opening with a machine-gun drum rat-a-tat, the song immerses you in the alternating emotional seasons of risk, fear, desire, aggression that characterize modern life. Provocative folk rock, in the mode of artists like Steve Earle, with a hint of Bob Marley. Male Vocals, Folk, Political Folk
Suicide of an 11 year old boy comes to life with a guitar-driven catchy beat locked in by tight bass/drum interaction. Poignant story, nice harmonies, would work for TV, movie or radio shows dealing with bullying issues, or for school programs and videos. Female Vocals, Folk, Political Folk
Slow Blues/Folk, Raw, Analog, Acoustic Guitar & Bass Has a 20's 30's Vibe, Singer Songwriter, Lost The Farm, Lost The House, American Dream is Busted, Needing Hope, Where's The Leadership, Promised land, Government fails the people. This Song is begging for a documentary about Broken Promises! Trump, Male Vocals, Folk, Political Folk
A socially aware track about the state of our American culture. In the Bob Dylan or Woody Guthrie tradition. Acoustic guitar, harmonica, and vocal. In the vein of Times They Are A Changin'. The narrator tells a story about the limited power of bringing about change with a song. Male Vocals, Folk, Political Folk
A quirky folk song written in the protest song genre. A little less wordy than Bob Dylan or others but pointing out how political leaders create a "devil" of their enemy to justify more weapons programs and ultimately war and killing. Male Vocals, Folk, Political Folk
Tribute to millions of unemployed victims of the current trashed economy & plea for extension of the EUC safety net for 99-ers. Often older workers who can't find a job- now uncounted, invisible ghosts because they've exhausted the safety net that let them keep their homes & feed their families. Female Vocals, Folk, Political Folk
Gentle, melancholic and poignant track about the state of the world today, male vocals, harmonies and orchestral backing, hunger and strife, war and fighting, civil unrest, greed and avarice, Mad-World, lack of care for one another, asking for utopia, despair, unfairness, plea for better times. Male Vocals, Folk, Political Folk
Pulsating retro folk rock peace anthem sung in 1960's New Christie Minstrels style by large live mixed chorus, featuring banjo, bouzouki, percussion, bass and keyboards. Positive, driving, up-tempo. Marching rhythmic verse with pro USA, family oriented lyrics and a "we can do it together" message. Mixed Vocals, Folk, Political Folk
Dramatic, sad song about a forgotten Vietnam veteran suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. The darker side of a soldier's life long after the war about PTSD loss, mental illness, pot, drug stupor alcoholism & 1960 1970 upheaval. Southern rock twang punctuates a dark, emotional piano ballad, Male Vocals, Folk, Political Folk
Retro 1960's style Americana vocal folk ensemble, with live country band, featuring banjo, guitar, bass and keyboard, pleas for peace and bringing our soldier sons and daughters back home from war. Soft anti-war, support our troops message of broad appeal, with strong blue grass and pop elements. Mixed Vocals, Folk, Political Folk
Satirical, tongue in cheek folk song about wishing for a nuclear holocaust. Wry commentary on the human condition. An incongruously mellow view of the end of the world. Male Vocals, Folk, Political Folk
Retro 1960's style Americana vocal folk ensemble, with live country band, featuring banjo, guitar, bass and keyboard, pleas for peace and bringing our soldier sons and daughters back home from war. Soft anti-war, support our troops message of broad appeal, with strong blue grass and pop elements. Mixed Vocals, Military, Patriotic Contemporary
This track is an upbeat walk down memory lane to a simpler, laid-back, sleepy, neighborly, friendly time that existed before digital media, overcrowding, congested roads and before manners and civility were abandoned by the human race and replaced hot tempers, disrespect and a lack of patience,, Female Vocals, Folk, Political Folk
A song about a factory worker who loses his job and reinvents himself. Features acoustic guitars with vocals hinting a country style. Song has a somber overtone with a sense of hope. Small town underdog montage, end credits, commercials. Male Vocals, Folk, Political Folk
bob dylan leonard cohen esq song of revolution and philosophical salvation set to a fast paced waltz. Acoustic guitar and low husky male vocals sing of war, death, liberation, execution, wealth and poverty. great for underdog story or documentary about civil unrest, Male Vocals, Folk, Political Folk
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