Since the 1970s a genre of "contemporary folk", fueled by new singer-songwriters, has continued to make the coffee-house circuit and keep the tradition of acoustic non-classical music alive in the United States. Such artists include Chris Castle, Steve Goodman, and John Prine. While from London The Pogues and Ireland The Corrs brought traditional tunes back into the album charts.
A thoughtful folksy song about a high school reunion. Some thoughts on whether attending a reunion is a good idea. Pretty finger-picked guitar and subtle cello and strings in the background. Nice harmony vocals by co-writer Ed Swartz. Perfect for any show where a school reunion plays a part. Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Reflective song in the style of Bob Dylan or Leonard Cohen about getting older and feeling you’ve missed your chance. Male lead Vocals with acoustic guitar and piano, features plaintive harmonica solos, Montage for disgraced or departing politician in News story or documentary. Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Cheerful, lighthearted, and upbeat instrumental track features innocent ukuleles and childlike acoustic guitars, and warm electric bass guitar. Great for children, or slightly quirky branding. Perfect acoustic background music with no percussion or drums elements. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Majestic and glorious track with soaring guitar and celtic like elements. Very positive and triumphant. Confident, powerful and heroic. 6/8 time and acoustic guitars and accordion give it a folk style flavor. Rocky Mountain. Beer commercial. Proud and confident. Birds and nature. Irish guard. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Sweet guitar bass organ & drums with an occasional harmonica solo. Carefree folksy mood. For mellow relaxing rides, westerns, prairies, open spaces. Travel, road trip, family & children wholesome theme song, intro for film or TV show. Lazy, small town rural feeling. Southern, laidback & innocent. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Rhythmical acoustic guitar feature with a real feeling of forward motion. Played on an acoustic guitar with a contemporary feel this is Simple yet uplifting with a subtle energy that would be ideal in a dramatic scene-running/thinking things through/working things out/sense of motion. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
An acoustic guitar is duplicated numerous times and pitch shifted to create one beautiful, big, bizarre and highly exotic folk string instrument! Magical, soulful, rootsy and very earthy! Original to the core. Travel, adventure, cultural and roadtrips, also good for commercials and folk art scenes. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Gentle and smooth, featuring soft acoustic guitars, oboe, drums and glockenspiel create a peaceful and wistful atmosphere. Suitable for documentaries, background music, yoga, relaxation, meditation etc... Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
A great, energetic and positive track featuring strings, guitar ukulele, percussion and electric guitar. A great asset for advertising, movies, and cosportate videos. Inspiring and motivational, fresh and friendly. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Bright, upbeat acoustic track featuring steel string guitars. Think bright sunny days, dancing in meadows, time spent with friends and family. Perfect for panoramic nature scenes, upbeat relationship footage, blue skies and sunny days. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Mellow, contemplative acoustic track featuring nylon string guitars and violin. Perfect for emotive scenes, relationships, love lost and gained, a hero's epic journey; vast landscapes, nature, desert, sea, land, Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Emotive, rambling folk track featuring acoustic guitar and raw percussion throughout. Think rainy days and long journeys, sunlit paths and emotional montages. Background for romance scenes in indie films or corporate advertising. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Bright, easy going tune played on twin classical guitars. Calm, positive verses with an emotive, solemn bridge at it's heart (2 min marker). Think vast, expansive landscapes, empty beaches, or the flight of migratory birds. Perfect for nature documentary. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
A delightful arrangement of the classic American folk song, that kids sing as "on top of spaghetti..". Perfect for a music box, ringtone, or just waltzing around. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Cute, positive, and relaxing track. This song is all about feeling good. Used Instruments: ukulele, acoustic gutar, piano, bass, acoustic drums, rhodes and percussion. You can use this track as a background in your business projects, videos, slideshows, TV or advert. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Think Disney channel: this fun track has a HUGE smile on it. Dancing hand jive great for kids recess and playing, running wild in glee and having lots of finger-snapping fun. Wild, playful, mischievous, woolly and hilarious. Music Mom and Dad will love too. Instrumental, Pop Music, Tween Pop, Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Simple, relaxing and serene track dominated by acoustic guitar and accompanied by traditional african percussion. The atmosphere is intimate and reflective as well as positive and carefree. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Warm acoustic guitar strumming, delicate banjo, and soulful dobro highlight this easygoing, relaxing by the campfire piece in the style of The Avett Brothers, Carrie Underwood and Lady Antebellum. Kicks into a nice groove at:32 with sweet fiddle chords and solid drums. Nifty guitar arpeggio ending. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Warm acoustic guitar strumming, delicate banjo, and soulful dobro highlight this easygoing, relaxing by the campfire piece in the style of The Avett Brothers, Carrie Underwood and Lady Antebellum. Kicks into a nice groove at:32 with sweet fiddle chords and solid drums. Nifty guitar arpeggio ending. Instrumental, Country, Bluegrass
A strong gorgeous ballad with a groove that is a message to a parent who has passed away. Grappling with loss, hoping there is a way to make contact with someone who has passed. Trying to understand the process of dying. Perfect for a similar story of loss. Also would be great for credits. Female Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Bouncy Chilled Out Acoustic Instrumental. Organic retro sounds with a feelgood vibe (Acoustic Rock - Nu Folk - Indie Rock - Singer/Songwriter style). Ideal for film, tv, documentaries, drama, presentations, apps & applications, mobile & web video, advertising etc, Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Uplifting and inspiring environmental-theme song; children's voices used in chorus; lyric content suitable for children, family and adult themes; children's voices sing "please fix our world while there's still a chance"; excellent theme for environmentally-oriented films; high as #7 foreign radio. Female Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Biographical song about Jesus of Nazareth from a left-leaning non-religious human rights historical perspective; country-folk style; focuses on human rights, immigration in particular; very unique and different view of Jesus from true historical perspective; literary, poetic; high as #9 in Europe, Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Creamy, effortless female vocals with a haunting vibe & soft undertones of piano & strings. 20-something, mysterious tv/movie scenes. Great for fantasy film and breakups. Sweet vocals with an 'evanescence' & allure. A story of a man constantly disappearing from your life. Heartbreaking yearning, Female Vocals, Pop, Lilith Fair
Music by Jens Larsson of pop folk indie character. Guitar piano bass and drums is the base sound of the music. Lyrics are thinkable and sometimes emotional but also beautiful and happy. Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Airy beautiful moving song about an awakening through a past life regression. Different past lives are described and then a meeting with Ed Asner, as the past life guide! A little humor but mostly moving and deep. Intelligent, not too "cosmic" for this subject. Good for movie about self discovery. Female Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
A lovely song using the metaphor of an intense flavor to add to your tea to make your life sweeter and richer. Beautiful arrangement with guitars, accordion, harmonica, banjo, violin and percussion contrasting with the earthy vocal. Female Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Folk Singer-Songwriter
Mellow, sincere, heartfelt Country-Folk song with male vocal, acoustic guitars, and violin. Reminiscent of Johnny Cash but more folky. Fitting for themes relating to rural scenarios, romance, traveling and more. Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Male Vocal version of a fun old song from the 30s and 40s, Americana roots music. Perfect country documentary of simpler times in America when cowboys were everywhere, romantic comedy, American history, stories of the southwest and western themes. Written in 1884 and now in the Public Domain. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Former pharmacist Linq based "Simple Woman" on two couples that had similar experiences: the husband lost the wife to cancer and struggled to pay the uncovered medical bills after her death. Female Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Playful, laid back, fun mid-up tempo Country-Folk with male vocals, guitars, mandolin, harmonica, and violin. Fitting for themes like rural/country-side scenarios, traveling and more. Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Upbeat, playful, confident Country-Folk with male vocal, banjo, guitars and violin. Fitting for themes like dancing, bar/tavern, jukebox and relationship issues. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Fun, quirky, mid-up tempo with banjo, guitars, harmonica and male/female vocals. Fitting for themes like celebrating, drinking at taverns, dancing, and alike rural scenarios. "All folked up with no place to go" Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Smooth, flowing, nostalgic Country ballad with male vocals, guitars, harmonica, and slide- mid tempo. Fitting for themes like rural/country-side, small town farm country, truckers, and more. Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Festive, fun, happy Country-Folk instrumental, uptempo: feat acoustic guitars, banjo, and violin. Fitting for themes like rural/country-side celebration, traveling, dancing and more. Instrumental, Country, Bluegrass
Smooth, relaxed, fun Country-Folk Pop with male vocals, harmonica, slide guitar- slow-mid tempo. Fitting for for themes like rural/country-side family gathering, celebration, children and more. Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Mellow, cool, confrontational Country-Folk with male vocals and acoustic guitar. Fitting for themes like rural romance, cowboy/farmer country, bar/tavern and more. Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Upbeat, smooth, sincere Country Folk music with acoustic guitars, violin, mandolin, and male vocals. Fitting for themes like bars/taverns, drinking, dancing, romance/flirting and more. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
