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Thread #166789   Message #4015576
Posted By: Jack Campin
26-Oct-19 - 03:40 PM
Thread Name: The current state of folk music in UK
Subject: RE: The current state of folk music in UK
I agree with Al's complaint about Froots and "world music products" - its primary focus was commoditized music. Which is why I never subscribed. There just wasn't enough for me about the kinds of musical experience you can't put on a disc, no matter where from. (This was deliberate. I was once planning a trip to a place whose music is not well known outside, and asked Iain if he'd be interested in an article. He said, only if there are commercially available recordings. Well there weren't and still aren't, though YouTube has since caught up).