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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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 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
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
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
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
500 Miles is acoustic guitar in D A D F# A D tuning. This is a lively fingerpicked version of a traditional song that speaks of being far from home and downtrodden. Good for restaurant, cafe or business background. Instrumental, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A lush blend of powerful Scottish bagpipes, tin whistle, and fiddle evoke a warm Scottish / Irish feeling, bringing a hauntingly real element to this cue. Traditional percussion elements and a false ending add to the suspense and drama. Ideal for film, TV, travel, nature, adventure, documentary. Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
Tsymbaly is the Ukrainian version of the hammer dulcimer. It is a chordophone made up of a trapezoidal box with metal (steel or bronze) strings strung across it. The tsymbaly is played by striking two beaters against the strings. Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
Happy go lucky upbeat instrumental track based on an Irish Traditional jig this has a laid back feel to it possibly suited to a quirky comedy. features acoustic guitar percussion heart warming synth sounds. has a feel good groove suited to movie intro or ending, sunny weather or road trip, Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
Sopilka is a general name of the flute family woodwind instruments used in Ukrainian folk music. Most commonly refers to a fife made of a variety of materials (traditionally out of wood) and has 6 to 10 finger holes. There are prima, alto and bass sopilkas in the collection, Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
A traditional, medium pace jolly tune. Ultra catchy, very hummable. Played on three English Wheatstone concertinas, including a very rare contra-bass. Usable with or without the middle section. Ideal theme tune for children's programmes, circus events. Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
A traditional, fast paced jolly tune, often used for barn dances, and ceilidhs. Ultra catchy, very hummable. Played on three English Wheatstone concertinas, including a very rare contra-bass. Usable with or without the middle section. Ideal theme tune for children's programmes, circus events. Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
Traditional song of farewell and parting. Great for funerals or wakes and saying goodbye to loved ones. Strong emotional beat. Historical piece with symbolic and gentle lyrics. Evokes feelings of nostalgia. Male Vocals, Folk, Traditional Folk
Farewell song from a sailor. Modern take on a traditional sea shanty. Ideal for period pieces or scenes taking place upon the sea or boats. Possible for play when returning to land after a long naval trip or sea journey. Male Vocals, Folk, Traditional Folk
The Dzholomyga (or Dvodentsivka) is a woodwind musical instrument. It differs from the true sopilka in that the dentsivka has a fipple, like the western European recorder. It is thus classified as a duct flute. Two dentsivkas are joined together into one which is called Dvodentsivka, or Dzholomyga, Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
Lyre is the old traditional instrument of Slavic nations. It was also widely used in medieval Europe. It’s often called a Wheel Lyre or Hurdy Gurdy. Lyre performance school as well as bandura/kobza one is outlined in a separate musical tradition of performance. Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
Lyre is the old traditional instrument of Slavic nations. It was also widely used in medieval Europe. It’s often called a Wheel Lyre or Hurdy Gurdy. Lyre performance school as well as bandura/kobza one is outlined in a separate musical tradition of performance. Instrumental, Folk, European Folk
All acoustic instrument short song that would be a great background song for a comercial or a movie scene. Has a country feel to it. Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
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