my music is not normally classified as Popular

That makes it folk music?,the material I sing is generally considered by most as folk music because:
95 PERCENT of the songs are classified as Traditional.[and fall within the 1954 definition]
when I do a gig ,there are a small proportion,perhaps two songs that may occupy a grey area as regards classification,that if I think are appropriate I might include.
That is different from doing a whole evening of my own songs,.
I consider that the material I do best is traditional material.
if someone requests a self penned song, I might do it.
but you cant escape labels,the label Martin Carthy means something,as does the label Cleo Laine,neither one is really an acceptable substitute for the other[although they are both [imo]very good],should one be not available through illness to do a gig.
if Ihave bought a ticket to see Pavarotti it is not unreasonable for me to ask for my money back if the organiser has substituted Westlife or Britney Spears.
I am not concerned about what anyone else does in a folk club,but if I dont think it is folkmusic [subjective] I will not go.
I dont think JohnLennon is a folk singer and I wouldnt cross the road to see him [subjective opinion]
I am not a Jazz Singer I do not sing Jazz material neither do I sing in a JAZZ STYLE .iDO BELIEVE
when I am employed to perform at a folk club. I try and listen to every singer regardless of their material,for many different reasons