Quote by P. J. Harvey
I didn't know folk music growing up, no. It's something I've come to study, really, because I think there's so much to learn from traditional music in the sense of the way music began as a way of communication, the traveling storyteller, the bard, the minstrels.
Summary
The speaker (unsure who) admits to not being familiar with folk music during their childhood. However, they have since developed an interest in studying it. They believe that traditional music holds valuable insights into the origins of music as a form of communication—a means for conveying stories and experiences. The reference to traveling storytellers, bards, and minstrels implies an appreciation for the historical and cultural importance of folk music in connecting people and preserving collective narratives.
Topics
Communication
By P. J. Harvey