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jackhammer · 11-17-2008, 08:11 AM

Kate Rusby is an essential artist in British folk but yes there does seem a dearth in Great Folk these days. The trouble is , is that the market is so over saturated with American artists that some traditional artists seem to be struggling. It's not American bands doing this, merely the British buying public. I am sure there is great Folk out there but it does'nt get enough exposure these days. Considering the size of Britain and our musical heritage it is surprising. Maybe it is record companies just not getting behind the artists anymore?

One thing is for sure though, Folk and Fringe music is still highly popular at Festivals such as Wychwood (half a mile away from me) and The Big Chill.

It's a shame really because although I am certainly no expert, I do like some Folk music and I would love to hear some new names but maybe i'm just not looking hard enough and am as guilty as the mainstream?

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jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	Kate Rusby is an essential artist in British folk but yes there does seem a dearth in Great Folk these days. The trouble is , is that the market is so over saturated with American artists that some traditional artists seem to be struggling. It's not American bands doing this, merely the British buying public. I am sure there is great Folk out there but it does'nt get enough exposure these days. Considering the size of Britain and our musical heritage it is surprising. Maybe it is record companies just not getting behind the artists anymore? One thing is for sure though, Folk and Fringe music is still highly popular at Festivals such as Wychwood (half a mile away from me) and The Big Chill. It's a shame really because although I am certainly no expert, I do like some Folk music and I would love to hear some new names but maybe i'm just not looking hard enough and am as guilty as the mainstream? __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”