so now the question becomes: Why is this term being applied to a 1960s folk-singer?

perhaps because folk-singing (by tradition) was pretty much stuck in "the 19th century characterized by an emphasis on subjective emotional qualities".

I'm just guessing now; I'm no musicologist.

edit: drat, another mispelll..

Last edited by tsuwm; 10/21/2005 5:58 AM.