(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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