Windows to Mac iTunes file transfer woes

I have backed up my iTunes music folder onto an external hard drive and have connected to my new MBP with the hope of transferring my music files over to iTunes on my MBP. But when the folder opens there are no music files within the "Artists" folder.
Can anyone help?

There is a good general guide to switching from Windows to Mac at the following link that touches on moving music as well: How to Move to a Mac - Get your stuff from your PC to your new Mac
There are also these guides:
iTunes for Mac: How to copy purchases between authorized computers
iTunes for Windows: How to copy purchases between authorized computers
Networking with a Windows PC
Don't forget by the way if you have purchased any tracks from the iTunes Music Store to deauthorise your old PC if you are disposing of it so you don't use up your 5 allowances: About iTunes Music Store Authorisation and Deauthorisation

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