Mudcat Café message #2385066

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Thread #112597 Message #2385066
Posted By: WFDU - Ron Olesko
09-Jul-08 - 04:28 PM
Thread Name: Does it matter what music is called?
Subject: RE: Does it matter what music is called?

"As far as I can see , 'FOLK' in USA seems to mean 'Singer-Songwriter'
while traditional means Pre 1940 !"

Spirituals, chanteys, fiddle tunes, Cajun, Native American, and the numerous ethnic groups whose native music evolved in this country all have "traditional" songs and tunes, yet each is distinct. Therefore, how can a label such a "folk" really be a descriptive?