Page Eight THE MICHIGAN DAILY Wednesday, July 19, 1972 TRADITIONAL CULTURE: W WCBN expe-riments 'U' society enjoys folk music withprogram format By DIANE LEVICK performers played more gen- The society also publishes a Joni Mitchell, Gordon Light- foot, and Tom Rush might be fine, contemporary folk singers. But for "real" folk fanatics, the University Folklore Society of- fers traditional folk music and culture. The society sponsored Joan Baez in concert at Crisler Arena last fall, but some so- ciety members walked out after the first half. They complained of Baez' arrogance and "less than folksy" presentation.: Doc Watson and the New Lost City Ramblers concerts at Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre seemed to appeal more to the society's members because the uine country folk music in a smaller more personal atmos- phere. In addition, to concerts, the society has arranged a number of workshops at the Ark coffee- house on Hill St. with the Ark's performers. Although the Ark has given the society use of its facilities, the organizations re- main separate. This summer the society has already run one "mini-concert" with Bobby Clancy of the Irish Clancy brothers. A folk archives including tapes of workshops and personal interviews with folklorists is also being estab- lished. monthly newsletter, edited by Bob and Judi Green. It lists all folk happenings in the area- including folk festivals across the country-and usually prints a transcript of an interview with a notable folk performer. "I'd say we've come a long- way," says Lois Klafter, an officer of the society. "Our interest is in traditional folk. We'd like to get more people to perform for us who. have grown up with the music." Those interested in the Folk- lore Society's activities can call its president, Lorre Weidlich, at 662-1970. Tired of Detroit radio sta- tions and their top 40 or re- gressive rock formats? 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