>>If you read the recent issue of English Dance and Song, you'd know the answer to this question: pouring several million pounds a year into traditional artforms. Funding a new centre for traditional music in Dublin. Acknowledging within government the significance of Irish traditional culture, both for its inherent value and for the economic benefit it brings through tourism.

That's what.<<<


Hmmmm....but it's deeper than just money isn't it. The Irish LOVE their music. It's 'in their blood'....like the Scots...Back to 'Roots' here....damn it...and Show of Hands too! Sorry about that chaps....just kind of happened... ;0)

ROOTS


The Irish had it always, the love of their music, they've never let it go, neither have the Scots. It's The English who should be pouring money into it...They don't though....although.....

You know....it's such a shame that more of you weren't behind 'Roots' in a way..because that song has the power to change many attitudes about English music, dance, traditions and heritage. Who knows, if it had been 'allowed' out on mainstream radio, it may even have reached the ears of some politicians, who may have been moved to do something about it all, by putting money into the right kind of English Culture...

But nope....because it was a song from Show of Hands...down flew the vultures.....kicking and screaming....

Ah well...

Far better to some, to never miss an opportunity to put the boot into SoH I suppose, rather than support a song that has the power to support English Tradition and Song....

Perhaps you could ring up the editors of English Dance and Song, Ruth and get them to do a feature on it shortly....