hello annabelle- of COURSE you are not the only youngster. I am 17 and as others have said, born and raised a folkie. I sing Irish music and some appalachian ballads, and love all kinds of folk, world, blues and jazz. I'm from the boston area and and continuing my study next year at the new england conservatory. I posted a thread like this a while ago and didn't get a large response... I found mudcat through my dad who is a big folkie! i hope to talk to you soon gotta run cheers aoife