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Music Appreciation

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1. Carthy is a treasure

Fri May 21, 2021, 11:08 AM

May 2021

Was lucky to have dinner with him about 35 years ago when he played in Phoenix w/ Dave Swarbrick. Sweet gentleman.

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Martin Carthy has a birthday today. [View all] Dyedinthewoolliberal May 2021 OP

Carthy is a treasure AZSkiffyGeek May 2021 #1

You ARE a lucky person and he is an absolute treasure. yonder May 2021 #2

His daughter Eliza is also incredible AZSkiffyGeek May 2021 #3

Yes, the Watersons, his daughter - so much talent. yonder May 2021 #6

Norma's solo album from the 90s was great AZSkiffyGeek May 2021 #7

Oh now you did it - brought up Richard Thompson did you? yonder May 2021 #8

The recent ones of Carthy's that I know are good AZSkiffyGeek May 2021 #9

My favorite version... AZSkiffyGeek May 2021 #4