The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #120222   Message #2612363
Posted By: glueman
16-Apr-09 - 09:53 AM
Thread Name: Does any other music require a committee
Subject: Does any other music require a committee
Recent 1954 threads have made me wonder if other forms need a top down definition rather than being shaped by the people? Jazz seems to evolve organically and classical embodies early music to modern composers, but folk requires authority from outside to determine it according to some sources.

Is folk self-regulating or decided from above?