Perhaps no one epitomises the sterling qualities of the folk rervival as well as Martin Carthy and Norma Waterson. The audience was full of friendly yet deep respect, and it's heartening that the gig was sold out in advance. One is sure that sincere appreciation of their music means more to the couple than their MBEs.

They gave us what we hoped for, of course. Their set list changes all the time, but the essential character is unaltered. Both sing as well as ever. Norma radiates a warm power, while Martin has a quieter passion. Martin also retains a great, distinctive guitar style that works so well with traditional material.

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