Which Europeans have the best folk music tradition?
In your opinion which European groups have the best folk music traditions? Please post some examples with your answer.
For me all of the Celts are among the best, particularly Irish:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvQWAByuHPU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVFgx2RtsFo
And Bretons:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXinY_WxTq8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97CRnOal25c
I also think Scandos, in particular Swedes, have a great musical tradition:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5O6uYK-ZtY0
Unfortunately many English folk music traditions were lost as far as I know, but Northumbrian traditions are grand:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsAVjikaeqQ