Conclusion

         Today, we see a change that cannot be ignored.  Out of a
     dissatisfied, rebellious, and often drug oriented society, there has
     arisen a new kind of music, one which pulsates with a hard rock
     beat, and deafens the listener with its blaring volume, as if trying,
     by sheer force, to reach a world that has forgotten how to listen.
     Words speak of hopeless dreams, violence, and drugs, as well as
     brotherhood, caring, religion, and everyday life.  Here today, and
     gone tomorrow, this music reflects the instability which seems to
     invade every level of life.  But through it all, we still see the same
     elements of expression that have characterized all folk music
     since time began.
         This presentation is most certainly not all inclusive.  It only
     gives a few examples of the hundreds of songs from each time
     period.  I hope it has given you some food for thought.

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