To try to restore the original thread: I happen to know Ali Anderson, Vic Gammon, Sandra Kerr and others resposible for the Newcastle degree course well enough to know that you would be hard put to find a body of people more immersed in English traditional music. They represent diverse geographical areas of England and have been immersed in their culture for many many years. Their policy by and large is that their students are encouraged to develop the skills and traditions from their own native areas, be they Irish, Scottish, Chinese or whatever. I happen also to know some of the graduates of their courses who are deeply immersed in English folk song. Try Dave Hillery who recently graduated using the Yorkshire songs he had collected in the 60s, comparing repertoires with other English counties. Now please can we give this a rest!!!!
This person is not worthy of your attention!