"The Neolithic musician of the seventh millennium BC could play not just single notes, but perhaps even music."

"Perhaps even music" Whoever wrote that takes the biscuit, I feel. Neolithic peope were people like us - of course they made music. And wherever there a Neolithic people still around (and there are a few places), they still make music.

And I can confirm that Alan Muhr makes some great flutes, even if they do look like white bicycle pumps. (Tell him I'm sorry I've been missing the sessions at the White Horse in Hertford - I'll try to get along.)