| All Night, All Day |
Traditional Spiritual |
A well-loved African American spiritual song, often sung in gospel and choral settings. |
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| Blowin’ in the Wind |
Bob Dylan |
One of Bob Dylan's most iconic protest songs, written in 1962. |
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| Bring Me a Little
Water Sylvie |
Traditional / Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter |
Believed to be written by Lead Belly, a pioneering American folk and blues musician. |
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| Do the Right Thing |
Unknown / Contemporary Gospel-Influenced |
A modern gospel-style choral piece promoting justice and compassion. |
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| The Boxer |
Simon & Garfunkel |
Written by Paul Simon in 1968, this folk-rock ballad is known for its poetic lyrics and rich instrumentation. |
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| Hey Jude |
The Beatles (Paul McCartney) |
Written by Paul McCartney in 1968, originally to comfort John Lennon’s son Julian during his parents' divorce. |
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| High & Dry |
Radiohead |
Written by Thom Yorke and Radiohead, from their 1995 album The Bends. |
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| La Una |
Traditional Sephardic |
A hauntingly beautiful Ladino (Judeo-Spanish) song sung traditionally by Sephardic Jews. |
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| Lean on Me |
Bill Withers |
A soul classic written by Bill Withers in 1972, expressing themes of friendship and support. |
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| Lizela |
Traditional South African / Zulu |
A joyful and rhythmic South African song, often sung in celebration and communal settings. |
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| Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me) |
Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel |
Written by Steve Harley in 1975, it's a glam rock classic known for its catchy melody and clever lyrics. |
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| Make You Feel My Love |
Bob Dylan |
Written by Bob Dylan in 1997 and later famously covered by Adele. |
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| New River Train |
Traditional American Folk Song |
A traditional folk tune dating back to the 19th century, popular in bluegrass circles. |
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| One Day Like This |
Elbow |
A soaring anthem by the British band Elbow, written by Guy Garvey and released in 2008. |
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| Santiana (Sea Shanty) |
Traditional |
A classic sea shanty of uncertain origin, often sung by sailors in the 19th century. |
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| Senzenina |
Traditional South African Protest Song |
A poignant anti-apartheid hymn from South Africa meaning "What have we done?" |
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| Sons & Daughters |
The Decemberists |
Written by Colin Meloy of The Decemberists, known for their literary and narrative style. |
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| Sweet Nightingale |
Traditional Cornish Folk Song |
A traditional Cornish ballad, often sung as a duet in folk music traditions. |
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| The River of Jericho |
Traditional Gospel (adapted from The Rover of Jordan) |
A gospel spiritual with imagery of crossing over into the promised land, adapted for modern performance. |
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| Waterloo |
ABBA |
A Eurovision-winning hit by Swedish pop group ABBA, released in 1974 and marking their breakthrough. |
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| White Winter Hymnal |
Fleet Foxes |
Written by Robin Pecknold, this 2008 song is known for its lush harmonies and cryptic, poetic lyrics. |
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| Wild Mountain Thyme |
Traditional Scottish / Francis McPeake |
A beloved Scottish folk song often sung as a duet, based on an earlier ballad by Robert Tannahill. |
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