Le Rêve du Quêteux
In the art world the authenticity of a work of art follows from its provenance—the verifiable record of who made it, who purchased it and for how much, where and when it was exhibited, and so on. Documents are determinant, hearsay is worthless.
In traditional music, hearsay is all. The provenance of a tune is replayed and retold in tones as ephemeral and as necessary as dreams.