"banned?" "eradicated?" "cultural coercion?"

Absolutely not! In fact, they ought to be carefully collected and
preserved, from primary sources where possible. No excuse for not
doing it, as we actually know how to collect and have the resources
to do so.

Performance by 'folk artists' is another thing entirely, though.
Context and culture needs to be carefully considered.

Folk musicians have traditionally prided themselves on being a
bit more 'enlightened' about their role in the larger scheme of
things.

I'm suggesting that, at least in America, certain Irish music
has been rather offhandedly been presented in ways which have
contributed to 'The Troubles' and hindered the causes of peace
and reconciliation.

That's the beginning and the end of what I'm saying; attempting
to attribute any more are someone else's words and thoughts, not
mine.