I'm not trying to change the definition of the word "traditional music." I just find it interesting that many of the qualities that we ascribe to traditional music also relate to other forms of music where new generations draw upon previous generations of music for inspiration and the subject matter reflects the daily life of ordinary "folks". I know third generation rock and roll and rockabilly friends who in their own way are carrying on a tradition.
I think we all share the same general definition of traditional music being music of the past. Reallllly past.

Gosh, you mean I have to leave now? :-)

Jerry