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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A heartfelt Irish love ballad. Harp and acoustic guitars are joined by lonely cello and flute, evoking the Irish countryside. A woman sings of her first love in the town of Connemara. River imagery ferries the listener on a romantic journey. Perfect for documentary, magical animation, and history. Female Vocals, Folk, Traditional Folk
An American Folk Song performed as a duet with trumpet and piano in a contemporary arrangement. A fresh take on a classic spiritual. A perfect soundtrack to all of the paths through life, from weddings to funerals. Great for religious services, videos, or web sites. Flute or vocal arrangements also. Instrumental, Spiritual, Christian Hymns
Joyful, upbeat acoustic track, featuring the most typical instruments of the folk and country tradition. It's the perfect track to convey a sense of joy and optimism. Ideal for scenes related to friendship, family, having a good time together. Short edits and seamless loop also available. Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
Historically accurate, light and flavorful Medieval music, Middle Ages music, Irish / Celtic folk music style, to take you back in time featuring live frame drums, classical guitar and baglama. (Stem files available.), Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
Jigs Up is baritone guitar in B tuning. It is in the style of an Irish Jig which uses 6/8 time and is relatively fast. This track is flat picked at around 175 bpm. Good for restaurant, cafe or business background. Instrumental, 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
This song is perfect for reliving moments. It would sound great over a scene showing old memories. You could use this tune in adverts and movies. Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
Gentle, calm acoustic background music. Well suited for melancholic mood and intimacy, romantic meetings, Web pages, video and photo albums, travel, advertising, etc. Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
Beautiful finger style guitar complemented by a melodic and heartfelt slide guitar melody provides a serene and sentimental mood. Evokes feelings of longing, reminiscing and family. Perfect for wholesome family advertising or heartwarming film scene. Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
A bouncy jig in D major. Perfect for Scottish/Irish ceilidh dancing or for those occasions where one too many drinks are consumed. Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
Wayfaring Stranger is acoustic guitar in C G C G C D# tuning and percussion. This is a traditional folk song and the arrangement is mine. It is an open tuning and the melody is played against the open chord. Good for restaurant, cafe or business background. Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
The Water Is Wide is acoustic guitar in D G D G B D tuning. This is a delicate rendition of a plaintive song that shines through the ages as a soulful lament of life's journey. Good for restaurant, cafe or business background. Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
Traditional folk track with fun carefree mood. Fast paced mix of American bluegrass and Irish jig, featuring acoustic guitar, accordion, piano, percussion, handclaps and upright bass. Great for advertisement commercial spots, documentary, history, travel videos, or local intimate festive settings. Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
Old Irish folk tune, which dates back hundred's of years, and is also known as 'Molly Malone', 'In Dublin's Fair City' and 'Cockles And Mussels - Alive Alive Oh'. It has also become the unofficial anthem of Dublin. This bright and cheerful version is great for documentary, travelogue and adverts, Instrumental, Folk, British Folk
This dreamy light guitar instrumental gives you a tranquil hopeful fee. Played with four guitars, accompanied by a groovy percussion groove. Welcoming, warm & friendly heartwarming, with a real feel good vibe. This music brings up pictures of long hot sunny days in the countryside, idyllic & rustic. Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
This dreamy light guitar instrumental gives you a tranquil hopeful feel. Played with two acoustic guitars only. The track includes the catchy main theme in the beginning, an improvisation part before ending with the theme. Welcoming, warm & friendly heartwarming, with a real feel good vibe. Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
This dreamy light guitar instrumental gives you a tranquil hopeful feel. Played with two acoustic guitars only. The track includes the catchy main theme in the beginning, an improvisation part before ending with the theme. Welcoming, warm & friendly heartwarming, with a real feel good vibe. 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
For your Irish Cheer, we give a tear with Danny Boy, lift and toast, place your heart on your sleeve. Produced by Phil Maphey; his wife Kathy on Vocals. Female Vocals, Folk, Traditional Folk
This song features a medieval harp and tambourine, playing a type of dark ages song you might find at a tavern or castle in the Lord of the Rings or Game of Thrones or some fantasy RPG. Perfect for movie soundtracks, app soundtracks, and videogame music. Simple renaissance fair background music. Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
A Celtic influenced ballad about a musician leaving his fame behind to become an anonymous troubadour. Dramatic traditional instruments are joined by sparkling acoustic guitars and a haunting female vocal. The dancing flute melody evokes fairies and fireflies. Female Vocals, Folk, Traditional Folk
This jazz oriented folk song is up tempo with charlie brown like bass and piano lines and electric guitar accompaniment. The rhythm is a finger picked acoustic guitar with drums entering the picture after the first third of the song. It has a great Nick Drake quality. Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
An adaptation of a classic British traditional folk song with new contemporary but timeless lyrics. A beautiful love ballad about true loves separated in foreign lands destined to be together. Featuring classical acoustic guitar and female vocals suitable for romantic wedding proposal scene, Female Vocals, Folk, Traditional Folk
A Swinging take on the classic "Greensleeves." Latin feel. Melody and solo on Piano. Sounds like Bill Evans, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Jazz Ens.
Ancient-style Greek melody played by ancient flute. Sentimental, tranquil coming from the past. Traditional theme brings memories of civilizations lost in time. Perfect for history documentaries. Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
An americana pastoral piece featuring slow melodic fiddle and soft guitar playing evoking the sentimental feeling of a simpler times, families and kids, traditional ways, rural farm video game, romance, slow dancing, love song, commercial or advert. Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
Folk / bluegreass track with traditional instruments such as banjo, mandolin and fiddle. Great performance by real musicians. The track has a narrative feel to it, perfect to illustrate a story, a character, or just to create a folk, sincere atmosphere. Several different edits available. Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
Also known as "Banjo On My Knee," this song by Stephen Foster is associated with the California Gold Rush in the mid-1800s. This version features an old, upright, honky tonk saloon piano. The song was popular in minstrel shows around the turn of the century. Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
A memorable world fusion song with huge european and asian folkloric influences. Feature a wide string orchestra, whistles and percussions. Fits travel videos, scenes of nature, historical themes, heroic-fantasy genres or anything from imaginary & conceptual universes. Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
Upbeat fingerstyle acoustic tune with banjo & lonesome slide guitar. Outdoors (plowing, fishing, hunting), travel documentary, history, bluegrass underscore. 1930s 1940s 1950s folksy picking on the porch, the general store, rural themes, western, TV music, The Ponderosa, mending fences, campfires. Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
Celebration is the key to enjoying life! Here is a track that will lift your spirit and remind you of the times that you triumphed over hard times and struggles. The track is played loosely, and lively with folk instruments taking advantage of their free spirit. Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
Also known as "Banjo On My Knee," this song by Stephen Foster is associated with the California Gold Rush in the mid-1800s. This version features a banjo (of course!) with an old, upright piano, and a "boing, boing" jaw harp. The song was popular in minstrel shows around the turn of the century. 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
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