From wiki
The connection between music and politics has been seen in many cultures. People in the past and present – especially politicians, politically-engaged musicians and listeners – hold that music can 'express' political ideas and ideologies, such as rejection of the establishment ('anti-establishment') or protest against state or private actions, including war through anti-war songs, but also energize national sentiments and nationalist ideologies through national anthems and patriotic songs. Because people attribute these meanings and effects to the music they consider political, music plays an important role in political campaigns, protest marches as well as state ceremonies. Much (but not all) of the music that is considered political or related to politics are songs, and many of these are topical songs, i.e. songs with topical lyrics, made for a particular time and place.

A shame it cannot be discussed!

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There's a reason why you post as a guest these days, iains. And the discussion of the politics OF folk songs is radically different than the bashing of political subjects that always creeps into these threads. When that happens it amounts to BS topics appearing above the line, and that is when they are moved. Music and BS were separated because too many anonymous guests were trashing the music topics. It's a judgement call, but again, when it comes to bashing moderation, posts are deleted, threads are moved, or threads are closed. Don't press your luck. ---mudelf