it is Mike Wilson of the Wilson family,I was in contact with the same gentleman about reviewing my latest cd.
The Irish tradition is of interest,since the formation of Comhaltas in 1951,Irish traditional music has altered recognisably.
This is partly as a result of Comhaltas competitions,with their emphasis on marking for ornamentation.
ironically they started out with the intention of preserving the music,but have produced a homogeonised comhaltas style,heavily influenced by Sligo style,that competitors know is more likely to win competitions.
next we must look at the influence of commercialisation,groups like Planxty have been responsible for bringing into the music,instruments like the bouzouki,and the Hurdy Gurdy.
.The English Tradition saw the introduction to the Folk Revival of the Bass Clarinet and Clarinet by Sue Miles,Pedar long,and later Peter Bond,Sue Harris brought the Oboe to prominence and wind and brass instruments have been introduced and used by Flowers and Frolics and others.