I have been involved with "Folk" music since 1964,but by no means always "Trad",whatever that actually is.Yes,I like to play "traditional" tunes,and sing along with the choruses of "tradional" songs,but then again,tomorrow night Karen & I might just as easily be performing something by Briege Murphy, Kate Wolf,or even Matraca Berg ! Followed possibly by "Pleraca Fanni Ni Poer" and "Planxty George Brabazon" !!----It's ALL music to my / our ears !