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Is Filk Folk?

You've heard of folk, but have you heard of filk? No? Then let me clue you in. Filk is a subset of folk music that is practiced in, by, and for the science fiction and fantasy fan community. Typical filk song titles include the Star Wars-themed "What Do You Do with a Drunken Wookiee?" and the rousing Dr. Who anthem "Remembrance of Daleks Past." If this kind of thing floats your boat, the first site you should visit is Interfilk, your home page for filk on the Web. Here you can link to numerous resources for filk fans and would-be filkers. Browse song archives, read up on upcoming conventions, even join one of the many international filk organizations. If you're intrigued by the musical intersection of Captain Kirk and Woody Guthrie, then this may just be the place for you.

Tue, 18 Jan 2000 07:08:38 -0800