Dear Guest I find your comments most interesting and have never thought of the session as an extension of british imperialism. Very thought provoking..... but in my experience (an Irishman abroad, you know the sort born in forn parts to Irish parents, that so many Irish born look down upon as lesser beasts)it was the other way around and the tune session came from Ireland and was exported to britain in the 50's and 60's. So if that is the case and I am right then isn't it a case of Irish musical imperialism?

I personally play british music (and by british I don't mean english)as it better relects my heritage and the limitations of my instrument. regards John