Karen Loew has probably not heard of the Old Town School of Folk Music (Chicago).

Communities are very much alive but not advertised in the media.

The obstacle to the spreading of songs is ASCAP, BMI and other licensing organizations that go after groups like the Girl Scouts. They have gone too far.

I see musical communities all around that enjoy singing and playing together throughout the country.

There is the problem of people not knowing how to participate in communities by sharing and giving. It requires a commitment that is not being encouraged.

Still, there are those who can and do.