yes, Clinton, you are probably right, but the point I am trying to make is that since everybody who does visit Mudcat is presumably interested in folk music in some shape or form (whether they be numbered in thousands, hundreds or dozens), would it not be a good idea to have a resource to direct them to videos of outstanding performances ?

for example, how many of you have seen this version of Maple Leaf Rag on Guitar ?

I must have listened to dozens of guitarists playing this over the years, but I have never seen anyone as fluent and nonchalant as this young Japanese player.

I am sure many other people on here must have links to great performances that I have never seen, but would doubtless enjoy if I knew about them.