I think probably we all agree that its time folkmusic did have its place on the curriculums of schools and universities.

As you can tell from the way that certain beliefs are adhered to with blind unquestioning devotion on the Mudcat, the subject has inherent problems for the English. Its a pedant's dream subject. Questioning of some of these extremely silly ideas underpinning the folk revival is simply not allowed.

the reason I think this may be a problem, I saw a performance by people connected with the course. (no name, no packdrill for these are young performers making their first steps). the song about a contemporary issue sounded as though it had been written mid decks on one of Nelson's ships.

seats of learning have always been conservative places in England. The revolutionary theories of Ewan MacColl have sadly been allowed to ossify into a new orthodoxy. The prospect of redbrick turreted enclave where the most opinionated men on mudcat have the power of pass and failure over young people would disenchant many.