Songs
A documentary song comes from a person’s actual, lived experience. DocSongs document the emotions of that experience through music and share it with the world.
DocSong Archive
- All
- Documentary Art Project
- Identities Project
- Music in Conversation
- Music in Conversation 2025
- Push Farther Project
- Songs Across Boundaries
- Songs from Oswald Chambers
- Songs of #MeToo
- Uncategorized
- Unlocking Harmony
- Veteran Songs
Chore
Tanisha describes how her father makes her feel, and her decision to stop hoping that their relationship will change.
This Ride
This song tells Neil’s story of grappling with a cancer diagnosis and how his perspective shifts. “This Ride” reminds us that sometimes moments of growth come from witnessing the quiet courage of others.
I Feel So Connected
The song reminds us that when we open ourselves to unexpected relationships with the natural world, we often receive gifts far beyond what we anticipated.
Go On Lysette
This song tells the story of two friends biking through Mitchell, Oregon who are joined unexpectedly by a cattle dog. “Go On Lysette” is a tender reminder that sometimes the most meaningful companions on our journey are the ones we never expected to meet.
Stars of Laughter
Malcolm Brooks, who lives with chronic ringing in his ears, discovers he’s laughing as his friends gently joke with him about his suffering and their own.
Know the Signs
Sharon Kennedy experienced domestic violence before her incarceration. In prison, she is studying counseling to help others with similar experiences.
I’m Okay with the Scars
This song is based on the life story of Danielle Coppedge who, after her incarceration, worked with documentary songwriters to share her life experience.
Her message to the world is that hardships can leave scars, but they also make you stronger.
