I think the bit about singers with 'little girl ' voices which Ian Anderson gets a bit snotty about is a result of people comparing them to singers with voices like Norma Waterson, the late Ray Fisher, June Tabor, Maddy Prior, Carolyn Robson and a few more women with big voices and NONE of them affecting the so called ' folk voice ' or any affectation, just their natural voice.

Why do I get the impression Ian Anderson doesn't really like traditional song ? well not British anyway

Dave H