Martin Carthy celebrates 84th birthday with first solo album in 19 years | Songlines
Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Martin Carthy celebrates 84th birthday with first solo album in 19 years

By Marin Rosen

Folk legend Martin Carthy returns with a surprise new album featuring interpretations of songs he first made famous 60 years previously

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