Lena, you ask "So,where does our folk music lay?" obviously you are right, it is too recent to be wholly genetic. But 'following tradition' does have a genetic advantage. It allows us to learn from the past and to interact with one another. Tradition is the basis of society and those who follow it are allowed to live in the community and therefor have a better chance of survival.

Kris, no of course, that isn't 'all' that it is. I think that was just the start. Music affects us profoundly on a very emotional level. I assume this comes partly from inborn recognition, and is partly learned from our individual cultural background.

Bert.