The key for me to the issue is that the British Isles has vast repertoire of traditions and long may it remain so. Just looking at England we have Northumbrian and a North Eastern traditons and this changes every few miles up and down an right across the country. My own infulences are orginaly based in London but have been influenced by friends all over the country who have different approaches to songs and music.

I too resent the C word which has become meaningless especially when Jez Lowe a fine singer from Durham or Bob Fox who is a great performer from Tyneside are classed as a Celtic musicians.

Many folk try to rewrite the histories to support their life view so let's stop it and get on making music.

Regards Jeff