Doug,

My motive for resurrecting this thread is that this one addresses the question of 'tradition', whereas the other threads are less specific.

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What do I mean by 'whose tradition'?

Now there's a number of variables which may influence what we think 'tradition' is.



First it's necessary to examine the human groups or individuals who may be thought to have habitual ways of doing anything, but in particular to do with music.

Then there's the historical aspect.

For how long a period does something have to be enacted in a ritualised and precise way before it is considered 'traditional'?

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Get into groups & discuss!