I like this Subject matter, but, the depressing thought is, that the music of the people is THAT exhibited on X Factor.
I have honestly never seen this programme and consequently , am unable to join-in or hold a conversation about it , but constantly asked for my views.

For my part, I feel inextriacably linked to the Irish and Scottish songs and music , in addition to my native English, but let's face it ,music today ,it is only wanted ,for the amount of public attraction and MONEY it can generate.

You must all know the rise and decline of the Roman Empire and THIS period which Brits are going through. We've reached the age of decadence !!

I remember - and it wasn't too long ago , that Irish folkies couldn't get a decent money-paying gig in Ireland. The Tory London press picked upon the Chieftains coupled with the Dubliners ,and the main stay of the Irish scene the show Band - disappeared ,and fortunately Irish performrs started to be in demand at home as much as hey were abroad

Time will tell if if there is a desire for "British" people to embrace their roots in a similar way to the Irish-but for the meantime don't get carried away - Johnny J's motion is full of rightful concerns, and folk music a generally performed today cannot be conider as "Music of the people".