WETA in Washington DC has canceled Traditions, Mary Cliff's folk radio show of over 30 years running. I have written to WETA at http://www.weta.org/contact.php
"WETA,
Surely this is not correct. As a DC native, a member and contributor to WETA for MANY YEARS, AND A DEDICATED LISTENER to Traditions, I urge you to rethink this tragic mistake.
    Mary Cliff and her weekly show are an intrinsic thread of musical continuity in our city and region. Her show supports the fabric of folk and roots music in our area. AND THERE IS NO OTHER, NO SUBSTITUTE!
    DC area Folk music dies here, today if you go through with this. Literally. Mary's show is the underpinning of all the folk and traditional music and dance in this region. It is the main artery of communication for the Folklore Society of Greater Washington, and has been for over thirty years. The Washington Folk Festival depends on the communication venue that Mary's show provides.
    The folk and roots performers who travel to the DC area depend on her show to communicate their concerts.
    Traditions is a critical part of the community and social fabric. Cancelling her show will do irreparable harm to the community.

I respectfully request a public meeting and a dialogue on this matter.

Chance Shiver

If you agree with my response please contact WETA at the URL http://www.weta.org/contact.php


I was so angry I forgot to search for other threads and started a new one. I'll copy my email here, and if Joe Offer combines the two that'll be fine.

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