Well put, Greg. I add once more that my whole point was not about English folk music particulary but about the English attitude to folk music! I may have made the point poorly early on in asking why the English cannot accept their musical heritage like our neighbouring countries do. English folk heritage incorporates the traditions of many nations. It is wonderful that we can have Morris alongside Masourka (is that a dance or a greek dish...) and Ballads heard with Bangra.

The more the merrier as far as I am concerned, particulary if it stops the pratts in the press getting their cheap laughs;-)

Cheers

:D