Eliza Carthy in general

Mix together Kirsty MacColl and Enya, add a dash of Madonna and you have some idea of Eliza Carthy. No, that’s not strictly fair. Eliza Carthy is a one off, but the above description is the nearest I could come to describing her for those not familiar with her musical sound. Twenty six year old Eliza, is the daughter of two of the biggest ’names’ in the folk world, if you can have such a thing, Martin Carthy and Norma Waterson and boy does she look the spit of her father ..... minus the blue hair and facial piercings you understand. That‘s hers not his! By the by. Eliza Carthy sings folk music .... that ...  Read the complete review

Daughter of Martin Carthy and Norma Waterson, Eliza carthy has a folk heritage like few others and appears to hae inherreted a great deal of her parents combined talent. I saw Eliza Carthy in Cheltenham a few years ago. She is a wonderful, spirited performer and an incredible musician. Her folk roots are very evident, and she mixes traditional music with her own compositions - a great combination. The group she is working with at present are really good and if you get a chance, go and see her live. Her albums are great, there's a mixture of lively tunes, songs, more moody numbers and varied instrumentation. If you like very traditional folk, you ...  Read the complete review