Abstract
For over 25 years, I have participated in the creation of music and community through what are commonly called folk circles. Typically run as monthly gatherings, participants who range from complete beginners to seasoned pros, join together and share their favorite songs. These environments have clearly defined rules for participation (although rarely stated overtly), a strong ethos of mutual support, and frequently function as a path to friendships for people new to a community. This essay examines the folk circle as a communication environment and posits an explanation of why it is impervious to digital invasions.
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Alexander, Missy
(2025)
"Good Vibrations: Folk Circles as Communication Environments,"
Proceedings of the New York State Communication Association: Vol. 2024, Article 9.
Available at:
https://docs.rwu.edu/nyscaproceedings/vol2024/iss1/9
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