A Conversation with Martin Carthy | Songlines
Thursday, June 12, 2025

A Conversation with Martin Carthy

By Kevin Bourke

Kevin Bourke sits down with the English folk legend to chat about a new album marking 60 years since his debut, why it sometimes takes him so long to sing a song and to share anecdotes from his storied career

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Martin Carthy (photo: Jon Wilks)

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