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	Folk music - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Yet in nations or regions where folk music is a badge of cultural or national identity, the loss of folk music can be slowed; this is held to be true, for instance in the case of Hungary, Ireland, Brittany, and Galicia, all of which retain their traditional music to some degree.
		Folk music is easily identified with the ordinary working people who created it, and preserving treasured things against the claimed relentless encroachments of capitalism is likewise a goal of many politically progressive people.
		Folk music is still extremely popular among some audiences today, with folk music clubs meeting to share traditional-style songs, and there are major folk music festivals in many countries, eg the Port Fairy Folk Festival is a major annual event in Australia attracting top international folk performers as well as many local artists.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Folk_music (4822 words)

	Folk-rock Encyclopedia Article, Definition, History, Biography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Their sound, and their broad repertoire of traditional folk material and topical songs inspired other groups such as the Kingston Trio (founded 1957), the Chad Mitchell Trio, and the (usually less political) "collegiate folk" groups such as The Brothers Four, The Four Freshmen, The Four Preps, and The Highwaymen.
		Other fusions of folk and rock include New Flamenco (Spain), the pop-oriented forms of North African raï music, and in the music of The Pogues and the Dropkick Murphys, both of whom draw on traditional Irish music and punk rock.
		The Canadian band Celtae are unique in Celtic Folk Rock because they fuse two folk traditions, that of Cape Breton and Newfoundland with a broad definition of rock that includes elements of hard rock, funk, and jazz while retaining the original flavour of the traditional music.
	search.localcolorart.com /search/encyclopedia/Folk-rock (1751 words)

	Folk and Roots - Folk Music UK Acoustic Music Uk Folk Clubs
		Performing in a style described as “hardcore folk” or “bio techno”, they treasure the memories of their ethnic roots, and keeping them alive, they connect tradition to new modern aesthetics.
		Inspired by this music, they play folk dances, ballads, and rural traditionals, but it is very important for them not to simply adapt the old music, but to create their very own style.
		Their melodies are rooted in blues and R&B, rock and folk, and the result is a sound that blends and transcends these genres into something unique and personal.
	www.folkandroots.co.uk (1436 words)

	Psychedelic folk index page
		There has been a time when the term Acid Folk was used for some folk-rock groups who were somewhat reinventing the traditional tunes, but I think this isn't the case any more nowadays.
		The intention in "Acid Folk" was not to sound deliberately psychedelic, but the content of it is as expressive as this, or can still be mindexpanding in some way or another.
		It can be acid folk music with "musical" opening, purity, honesty, etc. without that it necessarilly has to be psychedelic or completely free.
	psychedelicfolk.homestead.com /Psychedelicfolk.html (865 words)

	BBC - Music - A quick guide to Folk (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		This was the golden age of the English folk club and the inspiration for the next wave; Folk Rock.
		Shetland Folk with its emphasis on fiddle virtuosity (and one of the few folk forms to use the piano as a prominent instrument) is often seen as a separate development from mainland Scottish music.
		While a strong folk tradition had flourished in the Southern Appalachians since shortly after the Civil War, modern Folk music in America emerged in the Great Depression, with Woody Guthrie and countless other songwriters developing an individual American voice in the dustbowls of Arizona.
	www.bbc.co.uk /music/folkcountry/guide_folk.shtml (949 words)

	Folk Process - The Cuisinart Theory
		For a starting point, "folk process" seems to mean the process by which folk music, folk tales and folklore generally either come into being or are passed from one person or generation to the next.
		On this test, the recently composed "folksongs" won't be really FOLK until their copyrights expire or they are clearly dedicated to the public, though many of them would pass prongs two and three.
		However, the "folks" in the isolated valleys were the exceptions, not the common "folk".
	members.aol.com /kitchiegal/folk-process.html (1359 words)

	Folk Art: Artists and their Works
		Folk Art is art which does not come out of the fine art tradition.
		Folk Artists are typically from rural or pre-industrial societies, and are more closely related to craftsmen than they are to fine artists.
		Folk Art is characterized by a naive style, in which traditional rules of proportion and perspective are not employed.
	www.artcyclopedia.com /history/folk.html (95 words)

	FOLK, Friends of the Land of Keweenaw, home page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		In 1989 when FOLK formed to oppose the mill, the situation was grim.
		FOLK constantly worked to educate citizens about the changes they were facing.
		FOLK developed alternative methods to economic development, our sustainable development report has been widely read throughout the nation.
	www.folkup.org (352 words)

	Open Directory - Health: Alternative: Folk Medicine (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Folk Medicine - Referenced article by a home healthcare nurse from West Virginia about the history of folk medicine and practices still in use.
		Folk Medicine, Amish and Swiss-Pennsylvania German - Canadian Mennonite Encyclopedia article describing 18th and 19th century remedies and the proliferation of folk healing among Amish and Mennonite cultures.
		Folk Medicine in Hispanics in the Southwestern United States - Treatise prepared by a Baylor College of Medicine assistant professor outlining some Hispanic folkloric beliefs and the importance of considering such beliefs during standard medical treatment.
	dmoz.org /Health/Alternative/Folk_Medicine (1131 words)

	Folk Music
		Folk music often expresses the character of ethnic and social groups and sometimes a nation.
		Folk music is usually learned by listening rather than by reading the notes or words.
		Roots Music encompasses a variety of different musical genres and their offshoots, such as alternative country, traditional country, American folk, blues, and bluegrass--all forms of music that are themselves deeply rooted in, and directly proportional to, the ongoing development of American society and culture.
	www.42explore.com /folkmusic.htm (1433 words)

	Folk Roots List from EW
		In Londons grandest celebration of Folk Music (Colin Randall), artists from all corners of the UK, Ireland and even Sweden will be descending on the South Bank Centre for Folk in the Fall, a series of 8 breathtaking concerts.
		A rare chance to see three giants of the English folk scene on stage together, Roy Bailey the greatest socialist folk singer of his generation (Tony Benn), Martin Carthy arguably the greatest English folk song performer, writer, collector and editor of them all (Q magazine) and instrumental virtuoso and master of the buttons John Kirkpatrick.
		Triple BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards winner Karine Polwart (Purcell Room 3 Nov) is a Scottish borders based singer-songwriter whose edgy and evocative writing and voice poise have won her respect both in the UK and internationally.
	www.folkrootslist.co.uk (1812 words)

	Romanian Folk Art Informational Center
		Similar to the Dresses, folk art and crafts of other regions, the traditional costumes of the approximately 90 Romanian ethnographical areas have developed in close contact with that of neighboring ethnic groups.
		Straw made objects represent the Romanian folk art form that has been practiced for generations in our country.
		Romanian folk art is especially famous for the icon painting and the eggs' coloring which are all under the sign of the originality and ingeniosity.
	www.folk-art-center.com (237 words)

	Folk - Epitonic.com: Hi Quality Free and Legal MP3 Music (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The term "folk" is used pretty loosely in today's musical lexicon, but it's worth remembering what it's supposed to mean.
		Traditional folk music is a culturally specific, regional music made by the "folk," for the "folk," using acoustic (usually stringed) instrumentation; in short an inherently populist medium, often with quite specific political agendas, that deals with identity and history through storytelling.
		These artists radically expanded America's conception of what "folk music" meant, proving both that folk was a commercially viable musical form and that musicians from outside folk culture could perform folk music.
	www.epitonic.com /genres/folk.html (651 words)

	Classic English Folk Songs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		First published in 1959 as The Penguin Book of English Folk Songs, this ground-breaking collection reclaimed traditional song from the school and the recital room, and from the 'evening dress' into which it had so often been put during the first half of the twentieth century.
		Drawing on material collected mainly in the early years of that century and originally published in The Journal of the Folk Song Society and its successor, The Journal of the English Folk Dance and Song Society, the editors compiled a selection that revealed the vitality and beauty of English folk song in its natural form.
		The book was enormously influential in the folk song revival and was regularly reprinted over some thirty years.
	www.folk-network.com /products/penguin.html (509 words)

	folk - folk Music - Peoplesound (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Every country has its own folk music, but the term has come to most often represent traditional English and American music passed down from generation to generation orally.
		Folk and Celtic songs are most often backed by acoustic instruments.
		The genre experienced a huge boom on both sides of the Atlantic in the 1960s, with artists like Bob Dylan and Joan Baez introducing the folk music to a much younger, hipper audience.
	www.peoplesound.com /music/folk/folk (112 words)

	Seattle Folklore Society - Folk Music Concerts and Dances - Seattle, Bellevue and Eastside, Washington
		ounded in 1966, the purpose of the Seattle Folklore Society is to preserve and foster awareness and appreciation of folk and traditional arts in the Seattle area.
		The SFS is a member of Folk Alliance.
		National folk dance info is available from the Country Dance and Song Society.
	www.seafolklore.org (821 words)

	The John C. Campbell Folk School of Brasstown, NC offers Arts and Crafts Classes, Courses, and Instruction
		Nestled in Brasstown, NC, on 380 acres in a rolling valley, the Folk School offers visitors a chance to experience a special blend of history, art and natural beauty in the mountains of Western North Carolina.
		In 1925, the Folk School began its work with its founders hopeful that the quality of life could be improved by education, and in turn wanted to preserve and share with the rest of the world the wonderful crafts, techniques and tools that the mountain people used in every day life.
		Today, The John C. Campbell Folk School offers a unique combination of arts and crafts classes & instruction, rich history, beautiful mountain surroundings, and an atmosphere of living and learning together.
	www.folkschool.org (169 words)

	Folk Alley: Folk Music, Traditional Music, Celtic Music, and World Music
		But I now know that many folk fans and Folk Alley listeners share our passion, and I also know that those listeners have the ability to make a huge impact on the service that we provide to the folk community.
		Folk Alley is filling a niche for me, you and 10’s of 1000’s of other folk music lovers all over the world - allowing us on-demand access to a mix of music barely heard on the radio these days.
		It's a wonderful example of why she (and a lot of us) are drawn to folk music and to the people who create it.
	www.folkalley.com (3278 words)

	Folk Dance Association: Folk Dance, Contra Dance, Square Dance, Traditional Dance, Recreationl Dance and Ethnic Dance
		All folk dance groups and their weekly, biweekly, monthly and irregularly scheduled dance classes and sessions are listed on our seven regional pages: New England States, Midatlantic States, Southeastern States, Midwestern States, Northwestern States, Southwestern States and Canada.
		We firmly believe our sole responsibility is making folk dance related information readily available to our visitors and leave all judgements about it up to those who make use of it.
		Balkan Dance is devoted to the folk dances of Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Macedonia, Romania, Serbia and all other countries of the Balkans.
	www.folkdancing.org (3243 words)

	Folk Arts Center of New England
		The Folk Arts Center of New England is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting traditional dance, music, and related folk arts of many cultures.
		The Folk Arts Center publishes a newsletter and-in cooperation with other groups and individuals-a calendar of dances and events in the greater Boston area.
		Folk Fone: For a recorded message of events in the area, call 781-662-7476.
	www.facone.org (398 words)

	Folk Project (Northern New Jersey)
		The Folk Project is a not-for-profit folk music, storytelling, and dance organization which sponsors or organizes a wide variety of folk activities in the Northern New Jersey area.
		There is a comprehensive listing of folk music activities in the US accessed either by artist or state from Dirty Linen folk music magazine.
		If you are looking for a folk musician to perform at one of your functions, send email to Community@FolkProject.org.
	www.folkproject.org (604 words)

	THE BRANTFORD FOLK CLUB
		In 2006, the Brantford Folk Club will no longer be featuring Open Stage evenings or Concerts at the Brant Park Inn, but we will be co-sponsoring concerts with the Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts.
		This is a decision of the Brantford Folk Club - and we wish to thank the management and staff of Brant Park Inn for the many years we have enjoyed having our 'home' there and working together with them.
		We are sorry to advise the demise of the Open Stage nights (at this time) - we are looking into the possibility of a less formal Open Stage format on a monthly basis (but this has yet to be finalized).
	www.brantford.folk.on.ca (297 words)

	CD Baby: CD Baby: FOLK music you will love.
		A little eccentric, a little odd, this male indie folk is clever, fresh and crisp as a winter wind.
		Folky soul, earthy blues, with songs driven by emotion, passion, and empathy, Amos Lee, a Philadelphia native, distinguishes his latest recording with strong songs that are diverse stylistically and rich in texture.
		Uplifting, inspiring, honest and breathtaking folk that will take you back to the revival of the 60's and 70's and remind you how powerful folk can be.
	www.cdbaby.com /style/folk (755 words)

	Princeton Folk Music Society
		They perform for folk song clubs, folklore societies and festivals in the UK, and also in the USA and Canada.
		The Princeton Folk Music Society has encouraged the growth of folk music in central New Jersey for 40 years.
		These concerts are a wonderful way to hear your favorite folk musicians or to hear new singer-songwriters and singers of traditional music, all in an intimate, friendly setting.
	www.princetonol.com /groups/pfms (1240 words)

	SRFN Folk Directory - internet resources: directories and magazines (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Part of the Folk Now site, this directory includes a free notice board for those wanting help and information on matters folky or wishing to leave gig lists etc.
		News and information relating to the folk arts in Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire.
		Includes an extensive directory of folk arts organisations and performers, with online form for submission of details for inclusion.
	www.folk-network.com /directory/links/directories_and_mags.html (610 words)

	Belarus
		Folk art is not supported this much now.
		Pesnyary was a folk rock group that appeared in Belarus in 1969 and for years pretty much defined Belarusian national identity.
		Another folk group with a lot of attention to detail and truthfulness of their performance is Litwins.
	www.belarusguide.com /culture1/music/Music.html (781 words)

	Functionally-Overloaded Linux Kernel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The FOLK project is aiming to produce a patch containing as many Linux Kernel experimental projects, bug-fixes and tweaks as humanly possible.
		Hopefully not too much, but remember that there may even be cases where FOLK users will be the first people outside of the original developers to actually use the code.
		This one has information on the project, what's in it, what it's about, etc. There is also a project development site, for news items, bug reports, feature requests, mailing list information, etc. (Alternative, secure connection.) In addition, there are also the kernel patches themselves.
	folk.sourceforge.net (274 words)

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