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Thread #71208   Message #1217200
Posted By: Herga Kitty
30-Jun-04 - 02:53 PM
Thread Name: Insult to Folk Music from Radio Times
Subject: RE: Insult to Folk Music from Radio Times
No Johnny,no

As I read it (in my copy of the Radio Times), the Radio Times quotation is about Billy's choice of music on the Mike Harding show, not about folk music in general. To be fair, it also says "There can't be many stars who, when they reflect upon their careers, think "Oh God I'm glad I sat in the bedroom with a banjo".

Mike Harding's programme (whatever its shortcomings)is (according to the Radio Times) a folk, roots and acoustic based music show. Jane Anderson isn't claiming to have any knowledge, understanding or backround in any of these genres, so why is she badmouthing the material that Billy chose? We'll find out on 7 July.

Kitty