Martin Simpson: Purpose + Grace – review

(Topic) Martin Simpson has been a guitar hero, accompanist, folk singer and songwriter – and there are reminders of all these in what is surely his most commercial recording to date. It's notable not just for his guitar and banjo playing and thoughtful vocals, but for the special guests who are often invited to sing lead vocals. There's only one new Simpson song here, a poignant tribute to a 50s Kentucky banjo player, and one new instrumental, inspired by Mike Waterson. The rest of the set con...

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