As you know SOP the Mrs performs and has recorded some interpretations of traditional ballads.

Paul, for interest you can hear The Blacksmith & Gypsy Laddie
here and decide if they pass muster. They're certainly not unaccompanied though. Just ignore the other stuff on there if you want to.

She's also written some (v. traditional sounding) ballads as well..... she might be up for your challenge of trying to sneak one past you Paul!

I also do some of the American(ised) ones with banjo.

My worry is always that these accompanied and in some cases "modernised" interpretations will be frowned upon by by the cognoscenti. Especially as you've accused the Mrs of producing "pop" music previously Paul! Hence my interest in listening rather than playing.

We will try and get down though (but probably seperately due to baby sitting duties). I'm encouraged by your admission of using raga for accompaniment that we won't feel totally alienated.

Thanks

Paul