Folder structure in Nano.

OK, I’ve read through most all of the posts on this discussion board but was unable to find any information regarding my issue. Keep in mind now, I’m a new ipod user who just purchased the nano as their entrance piece.
What I’m trying to accomplish here is in regards to the file structure that the ipod uses (could be an iTunes problem I guess) to store the music. The music I have to be transferred to the nano is in the file structure of a folder, i.e. the name of the group. When I drag this particular folder and drop it into iTunes, the folder in which the songs are stored disappears leaving only the said number of tracks listed. Then when transferring this to the nano it basically sticks the tracks in the album section, the songs section, etc…
How on earth can you keep the file folders active so you can specifically select which artist you want to listen to without it throwing several artists all jumbled together? Am I missing something here? No folders allowed?
TIA

Brett,
Your folder structure is irrelevant...iTunes will organize the music physically as it sees fit. You organize the music logically by artist, genre, album, etc....and the logical view is used.
The iPod works at a "higher level" than you're used to....if you download or read about iTunes you'll understand.
Tom

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