The majority of white people in Britain don't like English ,Irish and Scottish folk song and music. That's why we a minority genre but nevertheless I enjoy it.
I can easily understand why it does not appeal to Black people .
Equally I have no intention of spending any time listening to rap, reggae or other modernish stuff , and I have no desire to listen to say )Country and Western, but, give me Sam Cooke , Wilson Pickett, Nat King Cole ,or old Motown then I'll bet we have some common ground.
No worries , some things appeal , and some don't, and perhaps there's too much history in a British Folk night for some people black or white) to enjoy as an evenings " entertainment? " .
BTW I understand Johnny Silvo mentioned earlier,(who is black and has clearer diction than almost anyone I have ever met )is living in Stavanger - hardly a sun drenched tropical island , but THAT'S folk for ya. !!!
Cheers
Betsy.