Sharing information about folk artists, music, concerts, lyrics, recordings, and performances, the community is quite alive and well. With roots in the Cambridge / Somerville / Boston scene, news from throughout the northeast is welcome.

Folk music can have a number of different meanings, including:

* Traditional music: The original meaning of the term "folk music" was synonymous with the term "Traditional music", also often including World Music and Roots music; the term "Traditional music" was given its more specific meaning to distinguish it from the other definitions that "Folk music" is now considered to encompass.
* In American culture, folk music refers to the American folk music revival, music exemplified by such musicians as Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Bob Dylan and Joan Baez, who popularized and encouraged the lyrical style in the 1950s and 1960s.
* Folk music can also describe a particular kind of popular music which is based on traditional music. In contemporary times, this kind of folk music is often performed by professional musicians. Related genres include Folk rock and Progressive folk music.

See the calendar for open mics and other recurring events - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NorthEastFolk/cal. To add a recurring listing or correct an error, send an email to NorthEastFolk-owner@yahoogroups.com

For those preferring a web-based forum to a Yahoo group, go to our sister website ~ http://northeastfolk.org/folkforum/

CONCERT POSTING POLICY: Listing non-commercial,"under the radar" events is preferred, as anyone can choose to subscribe to artist and venue mailing lists or go to the major venue websites or listing services. Please limit large venue postings to long lead time "first notice" or short-notice, lineup or time changes. House concerts can be posted if authorized by the presenter.

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The Moderators