I am reminded of a story a few years back on NPR regarding the return of The Minstral Show. The interesting thing is they are being done by African-Americans and they are being true to the old style of performance. Mr. Interlocator and a group of fine performers doing "Old Folks At Home", "Alabama ubilee", "Mississippi Mud" and "Old Black Joe" which were staples in the old Minstral Show and were being done again in the revivals.

I guess if a bunch of Black musicians and entertainers are finding it acceptable to preform in the tradition of the Minstral Show it must also be acceptable for me to enjoy the performance. Regardless of who wrote the songs and where the melodies came from.

Don