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A subject of some argument: ongoing, loud and opinionated argument at that.</p> <p>The easy answer is that it is science fiction folk music, which may explain nothing! Okay, so it’s music based on themes in science fiction and/or fantasy writing; or on the space program, modern technology, computers, cats, food… or just about any subject people in SF fandom like to talk about.</p> <p>It’s also primarily “folk”-ish in style: mostly the lyrics are important and have something to say that is worth hearing. But the musical style may be anything from “trad” to last week’s top of the chart. 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