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Thread #4892 Message #27373
Posted By: Jon W.
05-May-98 - 04:04 PM
Thread Name: Shortest definition of folk
Subject: RE: Shortest definition of folk
Well, by "non-famous" I was just trying to eliminate the classical composers, whose music has also passed the test of time. But I consider folk and classic to be closer than some might: composers from Beethoven to Copland have incorporated folk melodies in their music. (Besides, Eric Bogle and Christy Moore aren't all THAT famous.)