Conrad, I'm also sorry that you generalize.

Your definition of what is a "folkie" and what constitutes "the masses" are two different beasts. Folk traditions and folk music have NOTHING to do with the masses - never did, never will. Folk music springs from communities and does not require mass acceptance to be examples of what a folk tradition produces.

GfS - I'm not sure what "homework" I need to do. Good art, music and culture never make demands on the public.