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The following news posting and subsequent discussion can be found on the Facebook "official" page of the Philadelphia Folksong Society
Saturday Main Stage Concert-The Mavericks, TODD RUNDGREN, In the Pocket, Black Prairie, more
Aug 17, 2013 - 4:00pm
Main stage
The Mavericks
TODD RUNDGREN (featuring Jesse Gress, Kasim Sulton, Prairie Prince, and John Ferenzik)
David Uosikkinen's In the Pocket: The Essential Songs of PhiladelphiaBlack Prairie
Sierra Leone's Refugee All StarsSleepy Man Banjo BoysBen Vaughn QuintetDavid FranceyTimes to be announced~bios to be added
So the Philadelphia Folksong Society, producers of the Philadelphia Folk Festival deems this
to be "folk" music.
I see.
How does the National Endowment for the Arts define "folk"?
Traditional arts are those art forms that are learned as part of the cultural life of a group of people whose members share a common ethnic heritage, language, religion, occupation, or culturally united geographic region. Folk and traditional arts are shaped by the aesthetics and values of a shared culture and are passed from generation to generation, most often within family and community through observation, conversation and practice.I see. How does the Philadelphia Folksong Society define "folk"?
It does not, but it does provide the following on its "about" page
About
PFS Mission
The Philadelphia Folksong Society (PFS) is dedicated to preserving the past, promoting the present and securing the future of folk music and related forms of expression through education, presentation and participation.
PFS Vision
Preserving the Past - PFS will preserve artistic expression by offering programs that encourage participation in traditional folk music and educate the public of its history.
Promoting the Present - PFS will be recognized among the vanguard of emerging trendsetters and innovators within folk music. Diverse programs will encourage artistic development and experimentation.
Securing the Future - PFS will acquire a home to ensure the continuation and vitality of roots music and related forms of expression. This facility will be the physical embodiment of the PFS mission, housing rehearsals and classes for students; workspace for staff and volunteers; and concerts, workshops, and archival exhibitions for the public.
About PFS
The Philadelphia Folksong Society was founded in 1957 by a small group of folk artists and enthusiasts. The organization has offered programs of presentation, engagement, and education throughout Greater Philadelphia and the nation. These programs present a cultural history of society and provide enjoyment to thousands of people of all ages. The Philadelphia Folksong Society has contributed to the preservation of a vast variety of musical styles and historical perspectives. PFS has acquired international recognition and local acclaim through popular programs such as The Philadelphia Folk Festival, Fall Fling, Spring Thing, and Cabin Fever Festival. Seasonal programming of workshops, community service programs, concerts, PFS Presents..., Sings, and the Odyssey of American Music programs serve a diverse range of participants-members in the community, volunteers, artists, students, partner organizations, and PFS members. PFS programs range in scope from a small group of friends singing together, to tens of thousands of patrons gathered for concert presentations. A network of thousands of dedicated volunteers has allowed PFS to execute these programs in an unprecedented way since the organization's inception over 50 years ago.
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