"If a player likes a style,is there anything wrong with them learning a style that is not the style from where they originate?"


Nothing wrong with that at all, Cap'n - it's a great way to preserve it. But wouldn't it be a shame if the rich diversity of regional music were to disappear – not just in traditional music but also contemporary songs and tune? This is something that's happening in every walk of life and was why England In Particular was formed. Take a look here:

www.england-in-particular.info.

I can thoroughly recommend the book to anyone interested in the wonderful eclectic variety of everything that makes up England.