>First I have to assume he's specifically talking about
>American folk, and not 'folk music'. Does he feel the same
>way about Nigerian folk music? I'd garner a wager not.
Actually I don't think AFKAP would be into Nigerian folk music too much. Most of the music he writes about is actually "modern" Nigerian music. And by modern music, I don't mean "contemporary". Keep in mind that even Highlife music is not folk music.

I have tried playing some Nigerian folk music for other people and it's really not that enjoyable for them. Just last week I played some for a Nigerian friend of mine and she literally begged me to turn it off...lol If I wasn't steeped in the particular culture of the folk music that I listen to, I don't think I would have an ear for it either. The stories are great but it's kind of simple and repetitive and sparse.

I am curious. Have you heard any *folk music from Nigeria?