folk versus glam (1 of ??)

Hubert Parry: "in true folk-songs there is no sham, no got-up glitter, and no vulgarity" Folk is associated with naturalism - the idea that there is no artifice involved, no element of show. Performance, stripped of performativity or exhibitionism. The singer as the ego-less vessel or conduit for the people's consciousness. Green Gartside on Anne Briggs: "The beautiful melodies Anne sang…