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Leading musician in boycott over exit of 'inspiration' in folk

The abrupt departure of Rita Hunter from her pivotal role at one of the key traditional music organisations in the country, Feis Rois, has left her many friends angry and musicians and peers baffled.

Phil Miller and David Ross

She has been one of most inspirational figures of the Scottish folk music scene for more than 20 years.