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GUEST,Jim Dixon Genre bending? (59* d) Genre bending? 07 Apr 00

Do you bend (or blend) genres?

I am interested in hearing from singers and musicians who perform MOSTLY folk music--however you define it--but who occasionally slip something into their gigs that is not of that genre.

I'm NOT interested in philosophical discussions about whether something is or is not folk music--I know that topic has been beaten to death in other threads. And I'm NOT asking what other kinds of music you listen to--that list could be endless. And I'm NOT asking (in this thread anyway) whether, in addition to your folk gigs, you sometimes perform in a rock band, church choir, or chamber music group.

I want to know what particular songs and tunes, although they clearly are not folk music, nevertheless (1) sound good when played on acoustic instruments with simple arrangements, and (2) blend well with folk music and are generally pleasing to "folkie" audiences. How much genre bending do you/can you get away with?

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