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Folk music, is music by and for the common people. Normally sung by a single singer, who may or may not be accompanied by a single instrument. Folk music is often a record of history or statement of social discontent.

Popularity
Folk music and singing is a popular social entertainment across the world. New folk material is more prolific in times of hardship or places of injustice.

Location
Folk clubs and groups can be found in most towns across the country, as well as many informal and spontaneous gatherings. Folk gatherings tend to be very casual and informal.

Age
Folk singing is an activity equally enjoyed and participated in by men and women, and there is no age restriction to joining in a folk gathering, it is an activity of mixed ages. The only restriction may be an age restriction on the venue premises.

Description
Folk song is usually seen as the authentic expression of a way of life now, past or about to disappear or in some cases, to be preserved or somehow revived.

Dedication
Folk singing and music being an activity of enjoyment, there is no necessary amount of time or dedication, it is an activity to be enjoyed when it appeals to the individual.

Closely Related Activities
Mumming 424, Morris 194, Clog 758 and Molly dancing 757, Traditional music and dance, Poetry reading 794.

Further Reading
Folk music, is music by and for the common people Folk music is somewhat synonymous with traditional music.

Cost
As an activity of participation there are little or no costs involved. If attending a venue with a professional artist performing there will be costs to cover these fees.

Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.

Energy

Arms

Legs

Sight

Hearing

Speech

Learning

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