I don't usually respond to trolls, but I can't miss this one.
An English resident of Polish origin lecturing me on Scottish folk music.....:0)

My time was before Gaughan, Imlach, or Henderson. Although I knew Big Hamish pretty well and respect the writing of Hamish Henderson, I wouldn't describe either as very "left wing".

No you cheeky little troll, I was brought up on Gaelic song a culture all on its own in which the intricacies of labour relations or gender "equality" never intruded. Life was simple joyous and often hard.....but "that's what makes it worth while" as my disabled uncle used to tell me.