For more than 30 years Martin Carthy MBE has been the most visible, versatile and at times most controversial figure in English folk music.

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`Arguably the greatest English folk song performer, writer, collector and editor of them all' Q Magazine

“For four decades, Martin Carthy's work has immeasurably enriched the British folk heritage. He is regarded as one of the finest singers and interpreters of traditional music of the British Isles, as well as a highly influential and much-imitated guitarist. Awarded the MBE for services to English folk music in 1998, his drive and enthusiasm are undiminished and he continues to be one of folk music's great innovators.” BBC Online