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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mellow folk instrumental, swaying violin with acoustic guitar, make it perfect for rual country, farmland footage, lovers playing in the grass. Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
Upbeat, confident, festive Folk instrumental with acoustic guitar and mandolin. Fitting for themes like celebrating, drinking, history and biographies, and indie/comedy. Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
Very much a Robin Hood Maid marion style of track quintessential england and european. Fun and lighhearted celebration music that speeds up towards the climax ending. Instant mood maker for period action or mayhem Strong field drums that boom out the tempo. would work well for a school project, Instrumental, 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
A serene classical guitar solo that's powerful and in control. Perfect for radio productions, films, commercial music services and much more. Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
A beautiful Piano arrangement of the well known traditional tune 'For He's A Jolly Good Fellow'. Great for a wide range of visuals including TV, Film, adverts as well as corporate events, theatres, radio plays, and much much more. 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 beautiful Piano arrangement of the well known traditional tune 'Heads Shoulders Knees And Toes'. Great for a wide range of visuals including TV, Film, adverts as well as corporate events, theatres, radio plays, and much much more. Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
A traditional version of this classic hymn. Think back to Sunday school and your local village church playing classic hymns on their old pipe organ! Very warm and uplifting, great for all your spiritual and religious based visuals, and the perfect aid for easter! Instrumental, Spiritual, Christian Hymns
A beautiful Harp arrangement of the well known traditional tune 'Cockels and Mussels'. Great for a wide range of visuals including TV, Film, adverts as well as corporate events, theatres, radio plays, and much much more. 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
A beautiful Guitar arrangement of the well known traditional tune '10 Little Indians'. Great for a wide range of visuals including TV, Film, adverts as well as corporate events, theatres, radio plays, and much much more. Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
A beautiful Brass arrangement of the well known traditional tune 'Cockels and Mussels'. Great for a wide range of visuals including TV, Film, adverts as well as corporate events, theatres, radio plays, and much much more. Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
A beautiful Piano arrangement of the well known traditional tune 'Star Spangled Banner (USA National Anthem)'. Great for a wide range of visuals including TV, Film, adverts as well as corporate events, theatres, radio plays, and much much more. Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
A beautiful Guitar arrangement of the well known traditional tune 'For He's A Jolly Good Fellow'. Great for a wide range of visuals including TV, Film, adverts as well as corporate events, theatres, radio plays, and much much more. 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 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
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 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
Dixieland is banjo, acoustic guitar, upright bass and percussion. Banjo and guitar play melody on this soulful rendition of a traditional song of the Southern states during the Civil War. Good for restaurant, cafe or business background. 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Wild Mountain Thyme is acoustic guitar in B E A D F# B tuning. It is a fingerpicked instrumental of a traditional song that later used the names Wild Mountain Thyme, Will You Go, Lassie Go? and Purple Heather. Good for restaurant, cafe or business background. 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
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
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
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
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
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 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 mellow and relaxed acoustic track in folk style with a laid back, serene mood. Instrumentation: acoustic guitar, light percussion, mandolin, ukulele. Instrumental, 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
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