The problem in my view lies with the commercialization of folk music. Many perceive it as another branch of show business such as rock and roll or soul et. al. and when they don't hear it on the radio or see it highly advertised as a concert, they conclude that it is dead. Actually, because of its limits in the show biz world, it has burgeoned as an alternative by people making music for themselves and exploring how others have done it.

A lot more interest in traditional music is taking place and new exponents from traditional cultures are becoming visible to a larger group of folkie aficionados.

Look at the wealth of traditional folk music that has been growing on recordings, far exceeding the amount of earlier years.