Martin Carthy

Martin Carthy is an English folk singer and acoustic guitarist known for his interpretations of traditional British ballads and songs. A central figure in the British folk revival from the 1960s onward, he is noted for precise, sometimes angular fingerpicking, imaginative use of alternate tunings such as DADGAD, and a vocal delivery that emphasizes narrative and text. His approach to arranging and performing traditional material has influenced generations of folk musicians.