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Eliza Carthy born August 23, 1975. Daughter of legendary English folk musicians singer/guitarist Martin Carthy and singer Norma Waterson. Eliza is an accomplished folk musician herself, both singing and playing fiddle.
She formed The Waterdaughters with her mother, aunt (Lal Waterson) and cousin Maria Knight in 1989. She has subsequently worked with Nancy Kerr, and also with her parents as Waterson:Carthy, in addition to her own solo work.
She has twice been nominated for the Mercury Music Prize for UK album of the year: in 1998 for Red Rice, and again in 2003 for Anglicana.
In 2003 Eliza swept the boards at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, winning Folk Singer of the Year, Best Album (for Anglicana) and Best Traditional Track (for Worcester City, on the album Anglicana).
In 2004 she was part of Oysterband Big Session, a collaboration with numerous folk artists brought together by Oysterband. They produced an album The Big Session Volume One, and the group as a whole were awarded Best Group at the Folk Awards in 2005.
She formed The Waterdaughters with her mother, aunt (Lal Waterson) and cousin Maria Knight in 1989. She has subsequently worked with Nancy Kerr, and also with her parents as Waterson:Carthy, in addition to her own solo work.
She has twice been nominated for the Mercury Music Prize for UK album of the year: in 1998 for Red Rice, and again in 2003 for Anglicana.
In 2003 Eliza swept the boards at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, winning Folk Singer of the Year, Best Album (for Anglicana) and Best Traditional Track (for Worcester City, on the album Anglicana).
In 2004 she was part of Oysterband Big Session, a collaboration with numerous folk artists brought together by Oysterband. They produced an album The Big Session Volume One, and the group as a whole were awarded Best Group at the Folk Awards in 2005.
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kpthedude wrote:
I saw Eliza when I was about 8 playing with Waterson:Carthy. She signed my ticket and drew a little fiddle for me. She was my first inspiration to write my own folk songs and traditional songs and I now perform. I am forever indebted to her for kickstarting a life long passion! My music is at www.youtube.com/user/pridsters
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Criznittle wrote:
Eliza Carthy "Britain Is A Car Park" is featured on Indie/Rock Playlist: July (2011) http://theindierockplaylist.com
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furoby wrote:
very good.)
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Trotters wrote:
Read my full review of 'Neptune' here: http://www.realgonerocks.com/2011/06/eliza-carthy-neptune/
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Moestitia wrote:
A gorgeous lady and musician.
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Tangentical wrote:
I have photos from the Save 6 Music gig... http://www.flickr.com/photos/tangentical/4630569276/
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DarkKnight1190 wrote:
Free download "Eliza - Live at Foyles" (45min. as one MP3 file). Currently (25.12.09)available at: http://www.eliza-carthy.com/eliza/index.cfm Thank you, Eliza!!! :))
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benwalker1981 wrote:
Want to go and see her but liable to be gigging with my own acoustic act - http://www.last.fm/music/mondesir
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mlansman wrote:
Personally I prefer her more fiddle-centered stuff. Sometimes I find her vocals smother the instrumental element, like in Tuesday morning for example. Her best tracks are those in which she gets the balance perfect, like 'Worcester City'. Ahh... So much forceful emotion. Definitely one of my favorites.
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TowerFestival wrote:
As part of the TOWER FESTIVAL, WOMAD Presents World Music at the Tower will take place over the weekend of 19th – 20th September at the historic and prestigious TOWER OF LONDON. WOMAD PRESENTS is a series of performances from artists woven together from all over the world. Performing on Saturday 19th are the Imagined Village featuring a stellar cast including Billy Bragg, Martin Carthy, Eliza Carthy and Chris Wood will perform a thrilling live show. The ubiquitous Womad flags and workshops will also be a feature of the weekend. Other special guests for the Saturday and Sunday shows are to be announced shortly. Doors 3.30pm. Weekend tickets available. For more details go to www.towerfestival.com / 0844 847 2519
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bblibby wrote:
intoxicating! seeing her at RAH for TCT gig with lakeman/fairports. can't wait!
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absoluteradio wrote:
Absolute Radio have tickets up for grabs to see Eliza Carthy at the TCT Concerts: http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/events/tct_concert/comp.html
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teddy4ever wrote:
Saw Eliza, Martin & Norma at the Rogues Gallery, Barbican last year - brilliant evening. Am new to this kind of folk music & just love it!
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TCTConcert wrote:
Eliza Carthy is supporting Teenage Cancer Trust's annual concert at Royal Albert Hall and will perform on Wednesday 25 March along with Fairport Convention, Seth Lakeman, and Kate Rusby. A host of other acts are also confirmed to play from 24-29 March. Tickets are available now - so give us a shout and let us know if you're coming!
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Johnsten wrote:
I think I am your 20,000th listener! Better not let on all the times I have seen you play and your family before you were even a thought
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_KevMusic_ wrote:
An absolutely stunning musician. Much love!
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Younghappy wrote:
Anyone see her on Jools Holland last night? Naturally my brother absolutely hated her!
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Jinsie wrote:
i concur, the picture must be changed! rabblerabblerabble
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thetrousers wrote:
glowing review of Dreams Of Breathing Underwater in Wears The Trousers magazine: http://www.wearsthetrousers.com/2008/08/27/eliza-carthy-dreams-of-breathing-underwater-2008/
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BigBlock454 wrote:
Mons Meg - a 15th Century siege bombard that fired 22" cannon balls. Now on display at Edinburgh Castle.
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Eliza's Diary
5 Jun 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/elizacarthy
ELIZA CARTHY - DIARY – April 2009
When I started
writing this diary my four-month-old daughter was lying on a towel
and changing mat on the floor of the dressing room in Surrey, arse
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