The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #44224   Message #1606493
Posted By: WFDU - Ron Olesko
16-Nov-05 - 11:39 AM
Thread Name: Who Killed Folk Music?
Subject: RE: Who Killed Folk Music?
"Way up there in the thread somewhere Ron talked about how we aren't singing as much as we used to and how folk music has become a spectator sport. This is only true if you are looking for folk music in concert halls, pubs, and CDs. While those are the places were performers of folk music can make money at it and where spectators can spectate, that isn't where most folk music happens. I'm singing more than ever, and so are most of my friends. Singing in the living room, at work, and while out walking."


Jim, I think what you are doing is excellent, and more people should be doing that. But your examples are largely solo efforts.   I was actually talking about social singing with others.    Of course there are still outlets for it, but I don't think they are as prevelant as they once were.