Have to disagree with the folks that say it's our children
learning folk music, but it may be one part of it. Personally speaking, I think a lot of us have been busy saving the world, putting a roof over our heads,putting food on the table, supporting our local communities, and raising our kids.
Now some of us have some more time on our hands and want to get
back to what we learned and were singing 30 or 40 years ago.
I'm one of those people who recently bought a new Martin guitar
(as someone mentioned above, they are selling a lot these days)
and am playing that folk music again.
Hence, we're playing out, having song circles or joining in on
jam or whatever nights, and having a great time and keeping the
spirit alive.