Traditional singing competitions and their role in the folk...
Fieldworkers
Date
28 September 1986
Track ID
85038
Part 1
Part 2
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1986.139; SA1986.140
Original Tape ID
Summary
Traditional singing competitions and their role in the folk scene.
Willie Scott believes that traditional singing competitions help introduce singers to the folk scene who might not otherwise be heard. However, he thinks that more attention needs to be given to relatively unknown singers, as the more experienced singers still compete, and this makes it harder for the younger singers to participate.
Discussion of the definition of 'traditional' songs.
Language
Scots
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good