oldbloke's mutterings

I disagree. Tradition is not a static thing, it's a path though our history. Some movements stand out. Punk, folk, rave, etc., were clear markers on the road. Jive Bunny (for example) were a side road that (thankfully) was not followed. Morris Dancing has been around for a very long time. Ditto folk music. Why? There has clearly been something that gave them cultural import. The fact that this no longer exists should not diminish their importance - just because they no longer have cultural significance does not mean that they should be dismissed. One should appreciate one's cultural history.