Question

Folk song are our fundamental identity

Answer 1

Answer:

folk songs are usually about a community. They sing of shared legends, shared histories and experiences which were shared by our forebearers. This, in theory, links us to the community of the past whilst also linking us to those around who share that identity.

This is not just “ethnic" or “political" communities. It can also be work communities, like sailors, miners, soldiers, farmers etc.

But, as I said, these days I'd suggest more people are joined by pop songs than folk songs, although many folk songs have become pop songs too.

Answer 2

Explanation:

I don't think they are to a lot of people these days. The days when folk songs represented many western communities have faded. Popular music is probably more likely.

However, folk songs are usually about a community. They sing of shared legends, shared histories and experiences which were shared by our forebearers. This, in theory, links us to the community of the past whilst also linking us to those around who share that identity.

This is not just “ethnic" or “political" communities. It can also be work communities, like sailors, miners, soldiers, farmers etc.

But, as I said, these days I'd suggest more people are joined by pop songs than folk songs, although many folk songs have become pop songs too.