Martin Carthy: Essential – review

(Topic)The problem with this compilation is the title. Of course it's essential that the 70th birthday of the English folk scene's great singer, guitarist and enthusiast should be celebrated with a major retrospective. But it's equally essential that a two-CD set should do justice to the scope of his work. Carthy is a tireless performer, happy playing folk clubs or concerts, as a soloist or with a remarkable variety of other musicians, from traditionalists to folk mavericks. Many, but not all, o...

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