Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Martin Carthy cancels 2026 tour after Alzheimer's diagnosis
Folk forefather Martin Carthy has cancelled a proposed tour and festival dates in 2026 due to a diagnosis of late-onset Alzheimer's disease
Martin Carthy with his daughter Eliza at 'The Life & Songs of Martin Carthy' event in London, September 2025 (photo by Patrick Smith)
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