I have an autobiographical article on the American folk revival in the most recent issue of "Living Tradition", a beautifully-produced British magazine for tho interested in the traditional music of Scotland, Ireland, England and with less emphasis, North America.


http://www.livingtradition.co.uk/articles/lisanull


Although founded by Pete and Heather Heywood (a terrific singer of Scots material), it is now edited by Fiona Heywood. The article grew out of a long series of email exchanges I had with Pete, who later asked me to tie my observations on the folk revival in with my autobiographical experiences.

Living Tradition generally limits the reading of articles to subscribers, they have generously posted mine on their website as a means of expanding interest in the magazine among Americans. I tried my best, towards the end of the article, to point out a few of the differing characteristics between British and American revival performers, as I observed them during my heavy touring days in the late seventies/early eighties. I also tried to show how some revivalists use traditional or traditionally-rooted folksong today. These observations were in response to questions I was asked, and they draw from my own experience rather than any sort of disciplined research.

Any feedback would be welcome. I don't mind a debate as long as i'm allowed to change my mind midstream!

http://www.livingtradition.co.uk/articles/lisanull