everything is in flux in our society. everything changes very fast. language reflects that.

institutions change too. I think I would agree that traditional music has an importance i'm just not really sure what the nature of that importance is. to scholars and historians certainly. to musicians and composers looking for inspiration an tecdhniques. the archives are there - how can they be damaged?

if the idea was originally to preserve and present traditional singers only. you have to face facts, Jim.

your idea has been hijacked by a group of people hungry for self expression and charismatic performers who have forged a means of expression more accessible than poetry or the drama of Samuel Beckett. I don't think you should disparage this or rail against it. you have been part of a great artistic movement, be proud!

history writes itself. we cannot choose our role in the cast.