OK people, there is much talk about what is traditional and what is not traditional that has been posted,but very few examples of what is actually regarded as genuine "Traditional" Folk Music has been proffered.
Untill we compare notes and agree on what is Traditional folk music and songs how can we come to any agreement?

Too many people who are the core contributors on this thread seem to hide behind the parapet and suddenly become shy about openly saying what they believe to be 'examples' of the correct/original/definitive versions of traditional folk music.

Unless you say what you believe to be firm and indisputable examples of traditional folk music how can the rest of us possibly make any informed opinions?

Unless you do this we will remain confused but interested.