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Thread #105476   Message #2171022
Posted By: topical tom
14-Oct-07 - 03:39 PM
Thread Name: Folklore: Folk Image
Subject: RE: Folklore: Folk Image
Those are stereotypes. In my opinion there is no "folk image" anymore.True, such appearances do exist, but so does a whole gamut of others.They can range from little children to very "average" appearing people. I hate that word average. "Ordinary", perhaps?If there is a folk image it's in the love of music that has messages and the words,not the rhythm or special effects, are all-important.If not messages, then stirring, soul-rousing melodies and lyrics.Even an older, very ordinary-looking geezer like me can love folk principles without dressing up and grooming a certain way. For those who wish to do so, more power to them.What is folk if not peace, love and FREEDOM?