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Martin Carthy at 80

The best folk and acoustic music from Britain and beyond.

This week, the influential guitarist and singer Martin Carthy talks about his life in music.

The best folk and acoustic music from Britain and beyond.

This week, the great guitarist and singer Martin Carthy talks about his life in music, as he turns 80.

Through his solo work, as well as adventures with Dave Swarbrick, The Watersons, Steeleye Span, Brass Monkey, Waterson:Carthy, The Imagined Village and The Gift Band, Martin has - for much of his career - been a pioneer in traditional music. Even Bob Dylan and Paul Simon owe some thanks to the influence of Martin Carthy.

57 minutes

Last on

Wed 19 May 2021 21:00

Music Played

  • Seth Lakeman

    The Watchman

  • Chrissie Hynde

    Love Minus Zero

    • Standing In The Doorway - Chrissie Hynde sings Bob Dylan.
  • Skipper's Alley

    Tralee Gaol

  • Martin Carthy

    The Wind That Shakes The Barley

  • Sam Larner

    All Fours

  • Steeleye Span

    Cold Haily, Windy Night

  • The Watersons

    Swinton May Song

  • Martin Carthy & Dave Swarbrick

    John Barleycorn

  • Lal Waterson & Mike Waterson

    Rubber Band

  • Aisling Urwin

    The Dragonfly Jig

  • Katherine Priddy

    Eurydice

Broadcast

  • Wed 19 May 2021 21:00