"They do shed the ametuerism (amateurism)that folk music is well known for, but is that a bad thing?" Without amateurs, both collecting and performing, it is unlikely that folk music would have ever reached the dizzy heights of having televised award ceremonies. They maintain the tradition of live music and no doubt form a significant part of the audience for the folk professionals. john
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