Alan wrote:

"No, Hester, British Folk Music is not racist"

No, Alan, I never suggested it was (as you would have realized if you had read my original post correctly). I was merely concerned that there were some racists who wished to appropriate English folk traditions for their own purposes (such as the 'Befuddled' idiot who responded to my St. George's Day cyber-card with racist crud). I was trying to ascertain from the Mudcatters whether others of his attitude frequent the folk scene.

And a nameless guest wrote:

"Going back to the original post and the suggested connection between morris dancing and the far right, it must be remembered that Georgina Boyes has her own political agenda."

Well, then, by all means, enlighten us as to what you believe her "agenda" to be. From what I've read, she's a well respected scholar in this field.

Hester