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It doesn't take a lot of research to discover the subject of "Folk Mass" is a very polarizing one. How surprised I was when searching for the songs I fondly remembered singing at church to realize they are definitely not loved by all. There are forums where, to this day, they are argued over. I am not here to take sides one way or another. I just know that for me a lot of these songs continue to inspire me in my faith. Surely after almost 50 years we should all be able to appreciate them for what they were trying to do, help young people of the 1960s and 1970s worship in a distinctive way they could relate to.

By the way, growing up I never understood how the "Missa Bossa Nova" ever sounded anything like a Bossa Nova...well after hearing the original recordings with its percussion and flute solos as well as its great bass lines it is easy to hear that it actually does. Finally, after listening to the original versions I believe the word "Folk"  seems very appropriate to use for this music. I think you'll see what I mean...

Please use the comment section below for questions or feedback, both of which are always appreciated. But most of all, enjoy, all the guitar and banjo picking from back in the days of the American Folk Mass era.