Ten Reasons to Learn Traditional Folk Music: Reason 10

10. The Music Is Good:

None of these other reasons would matter if the music didn’t stand on its own. The best reason to learn and perform traditional songs isn’t for political or practical gain: it’s because the music is good. There are striking melodies and authentic lyrics that cover the whole spectrum of human life and emotions. It won’t cost you anything to try it, but it could pay off in more ways than one. Traditional music is yours by birthright, so try it already!

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