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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 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
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
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
Happy and joyful track with positive whistle melodies, accordion, acoustic guitars, bass, claps and upbeat drums. Great for inspirational advertisements, commercials, travel videos, positive marketing and motivational themes, promotional videos and other uplifting media. 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
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
Charming, lovely gypsy-folk music. Fantastic underscore music for podcasts, youtube videos, film scenes or documentaries. Instrumental, Folk, European 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
Upbeat Acoustic Folk is inspiring and uplifting background acoustic folk track for your projects. Great for any uplifting and inspiring videos such as advertising, marketing, product launching, vlogs, podcasts, youtube intros, broadcasting and more. Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
The bouncy lively feel and happy tune create a perfectly optimistic vibe for motivational corporate videos websites Youtube videos commercials and more. Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
The bouncy, lively feel and happy tune create a perfectly optimistic vibe for motivational corporate videos, websites, Youtube videos, commercials and more. Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
A sweet, joyful, serene folk / bluegrass track, very melodic and inspirational, with all classic acoustic instruments, including a beautiful fiddle, played by real musicians. Ideal for productions related to nature, simple life, hope, travel, family. No lead and 60 sec edits versions available. Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
Acoustic guitar solo piece. Wistful and melancholic. Heartfelt and passionate, with some Flamenco influences. Free tempo. Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
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