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Thread #117258   Message #2524483
Posted By: WFDU - Ron Olesko
25-Dec-08 - 02:00 PM
Thread Name: Pink-too modern to be classified as a folker?
Subject: RE: Pink-too modern to be classified as a folker?
Exactly. Unless the piece fits neatly in the cubby hole that people create, they feel it there is something wrong.   Pink's music grew from rhythm & blues, which should be catagorized as a form of American folk music. She certainly records in a "pop" style, but all GOOD artists allow themselves the opportunity to go beyond self-imposed boundaries. Pink is doing that and creating music that is part of a community.