There are so many definitions of folk music - Lomax had one as did Cecil Sharp, Francis Child and so many others. I'm amazed that it is still an issue. Live and let live.   I'm a huge proponent for perpetuating and keeping folk music alive as a living tradition, but all this "folkier than thou" attitude really defeats the purpose.   Dick Spottswood does an excellent show, the music is out there - find it and enjoy!

Ron