I love fast and furious Irish music and indeed play it myslef, but I wasn't thinking interms of west african music but more indigenous forms such as scottish or northumbrian music. I know of two sessions in Hull that died as a result of the influx of the faster Irish stuff, sessions that were doing their bit for bringing people into music and encouraging them to play,to play music that matched their talents, tasts and capabilities - some of whom have moved on to play the more exciting Irish stuff . A similar thing happened in Durham and I am sure in many other parts of the north. There is a place for all you just have to find it.