Western swing is where to find genuine musical improvisation

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/jun/23/western-swing-is-where-to-find-genuine-musical-improvisation

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The Medical Women’s Federation feels it is time for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority to recognise parental leave for MPs (Editorial, 19 June). If civil servants on maternity leave are entitled to 26 weeks’ full pay then it would seem only right and fair to offer a similar deal to MPs. The wellbeing of new mothers will impact on the stability of the couple and in turn will ensure a safe and harmonious environment for the new child.Dr Henrietta Bowden-Jones, Prof Neena Modi and Prof Chloe Orkin Medical Women’s Federation

• The assertion that bluegrass is “as improvisatory as jazz” may be preposterous (Letters, 18 June), but there is another form of American country music for which this claim is accurate: western swing, originating in Texas in the 1930s. Milton Brown and Bob Wills were among the founding fathers. Modern exponents include Asleep At the Wheel and the Hot Club of Cowtown.Jason HillStoke-on-Trent

• As a resident of Newton-le-Willows, I take issue with your assertion that it “hasn’t been in Lancashire since 1974” (The great British tea test, 20 June). Merseyside is an administrative district only. Newton-le-Willows is geographically in Lancashire, so we did not leave Lancashire in 1974.Catherine RoundNewton-le-Willows, Lancashire

• I have been wearing a skirt for the past 40 years (Masculinity is a trap – so men should wear skirts, G2, 19 June). It is called a kilt.Ian ArnottPeterborough

• “You could also erect a bee hotel” (Plan bee, Weekend, 22 June)? More likely a B&B, or even an Air B&B?Tony CohnLeeds

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