be interesting though to see how many Mongolian nose flute players, etc. - the sort of thing Froots has so selflessly devoted its pages to advancing the caree s of, whilst the people who have made the Englsih folkscene work have seen their life's work relegated to the 'and the rest' column - support this initiative.

be unrealistic not to let a few atoms of cynicism into the rosy world view, of the garlic munching lentil eaters as they clear their chakras for another attempt to define and contain folk music.