This thread is a wonderful example of what I (American Folkie/anon guest) have been saying in the "Are Sessions Elitist" thread. The ridiculous and outrageous claims about Celtic music, language, and culture being made by supporters of English traditional music isn't just nationalistic, but when you get down to the level of the DNA studies, it is downright racist.

This thread shows just how deep and virulent the nationalist sentiments run among many English traditional folk.

The term Celtic has been explained succinctly by Guest Bill Kennedy, Guest JTT, and Guest Boab. Celtic Studies enjoys widespread support for research in the most prestigious universities around the world, but is strongest in Britain. So how is it that the English nationalists who dominate so many folk music forums online can remain so ignorant of the basic facts of life about the neighbors they share their country, not to mention their music traditions with?