Artist Profile
One of the most recognisable faces of the English folk revival
Describing herself simply as a "modern English musician", Eliza Carthy is one of the most recognisable faces of the English folk revival and one of the most impressive and engaging performers of her generation.
In her illustrious 30-year career, Eliza Carthy has earned an MBE, two Mercury Prize nominations and a plethora of other accolades. She has toured all over the world; danced with Hugh Masekele in Ghana; crossed the Prairies, the Alps, and the waters of Lake Titicaca, all for the sake of playing the fiddle and spreading the word of English traditional music.