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 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
A sweet acoustic track in folk style with a dreamy, relaxed, idyllic mood. Instrumentation: acoustic guitar, ukulele, double bass, glockenspiel, mandolin. 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
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
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
Warm and playful, this classic lullaby is one of the best-loved in the genre. Female vocal and guitar sounds like Joan Baez/Alison Kraus. Perfect for film & TV underscore, documentaries, ad campaigns for products that help you sleep, children’s clothing, diapers, formula, baby food. Female Vocals, 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
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
Moving folk song about lost love. Male vocals and elegant guitar. Would work over historical pieces or period pieces. Perfect for settings in forest or fields. Scottish ballad song. Male Vocals, Folk, Traditional Folk
A nice and relaxed acoustic track in folk country style with a carefree, playful feel. Instrumentation: acoustic guitar, ukulele, double bass, mandolin, slide resonator guitar,, 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
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
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
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
A down home authentic Americana country folk song with female vocals aimed squarely at the contemporary country market but with wider appeal and potential uses in targeted advertising, film, tv and media projects, Female Vocals, Folk, Traditional Folk
Windmills- a free flowing acouctic guitar / finger style & lush violin duet track duet between Ann Gilleran and Brian Blaney (who wrote the tune) The track has a warm and fulling feeling - a smooth jazz tone poem with a soft breezy feeling.......... Folk, Traditional Folk
Romantic bright Neapolitan Italian Tarantella played with original instruments such as mandolin, acoustic guitar, tambourine and accordion. Its upbeat rhythm is an adequate background for presentations, documentaries, commercials, slideshows, travel videos, radio and TV, advertisement. Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
Beautiful Mysterious track featuring a touch of Greek and Eastern Music. Didgeridoo Santoor Guitar Harmonics and percussion blend with sub drones to create a strong rhythmical soundscape. Very melodic and dreamy tune. Could also be used for war scenes scoring. Instrumental, Folk, Traditional 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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