I think it more the case that youngsters have other interests. I am sorry in a way that English traditional music seems to be the preserve of bearded middle-aged men in hairy sweaters (Oh my god I'm a living stereotype!!!) certainly the instant gratification which is an american gift to lifestyles precludes the patience needed to take time and learn tradition.

You get the young to listen by singing the songs as my father started me off into sea shanties.

Hi Malcolm, are you the Malcolm of Malcolm and Moira??