At the age of 84, legendary folk icon Martin Carthy is still a trailblazer. The icon who inspired the likes of Bob Dylan and Paul Simon was recently honored with a nomination for the iconic Mercury ...

Carthy wears his considerable history lightly. His album was reflective without being nostalgic or complacent, building on a lifetime’s commitment to the performance and interpretation of traditional ...

The Mercury Prize shortlist for 2025 has been revealed, with a notable inclusion which proves that you’re never too old to make incredible music. Among the 12 British and Irish artists up for the ...

The longstanding folk musician Martin Carthy will play a special show at London’s EartH on 27 September, alongside a number of guests including Billy Bragg, Graham Coxon, Peggy Seeger, Maddy Prior, ...

Before Bob Dylan became one of the most influential figures in music history, he was a 21-year-old newcomer exploring London’s folk scene. Among the first to befriend him there was Martin Carthy, the ...

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Just a few days after Martin Carthy concludes the U.S. tour that will bring him and daughter Eliza Carthy to the Birchmere, the singer-guitarist will turn 84. But this isn’t a farewell visit, says the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Martin Carthy (Patrick Smith) Not many artists receive a standing ovation before playing a single note - but when Martin Carthy, ...

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When Paul Simon first arrived in Britain in the mid-1960s, he was still an emerging American songwriter searching for inspiration. What he found was Martin Carthy, one of England's most respected folk ...