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CONGRATS Martin Carthy for Mercury Prize

10 Sep 25 - 06:08 PM (#4228377)
Subject: CONRATS Martin Carthy for Mercury Prize
From: GeoffLawes

Martin Carthy’s “Transform Me Then Into A Fish” is shortlisted for the Mercury Prize 2025 https://klofmag.com/2025/09/martin-carthy-transform-me-then-into-a-fish-mercury-prize-2025/
Congratulations Martin


11 Sep 25 - 02:57 AM (#4228391)
Subject: RE: CONGRATS Martin Carthy for Mercury Prize
From: GUEST,John

I love the way he plays the guitar.


11 Sep 25 - 04:13 AM (#4228393)
Subject: RE: CONGRATS Martin Carthy for Mercury Prize
From: The Sandman

Let us hope it generates good publicity for Traditional music, and helps to bring new interest to Traditional songs and tunes.


11 Sep 25 - 04:33 AM (#4228394)
Subject: RE: CONGRATS Martin Carthy for Mercury Prize
From: The Sandman

Congratulations, Martin


11 Sep 25 - 03:29 PM (#4228426)
Subject: RE: CONGRATS Martin Carthy for Mercury Prize
From: Steve Gardham

All power to 'The Daddy'. Even gets a mention in the main rag of The Times.


16 Sep 25 - 07:22 PM (#4228659)
Subject: RE: CONGRATS Martin Carthy for Mercury Prize
From: GUEST,keberoxu

The cover art on the album is a gas.


17 Sep 25 - 04:00 AM (#4228668)
Subject: RE: CONGRATS Martin Carthy for Mercury Prize
From: r.padgett

Martin deserves such an award for his devotion and skills in making traditional music over his lifetime

All the best to him

Ray


17 Sep 25 - 04:55 AM (#4228671)
Subject: RE: CONGRATS Martin Carthy for Mercury Prize
From: Hagman

For those like me who were wondering who the other nominees are, details are here


11 Oct 25 - 05:04 AM (#4230027)
Subject: Martin Carthy Mercury Prize Nomination
From: Acorn4

Martin has just become the oldest person ever nominated for the Mercury Prize:-
https://klofmag.com/2025/09/martin-carthy-transform-me-then-into-a-fish-mercury-prize-2025/


11 Oct 25 - 05:31 AM (#4230028)
Subject: RE: Martin Carthy Mercury Prize Nomination
From: Herga Kitty

And the awards ceremony is being shown on BBC 4 on Thursday (and I'll have to record it or watch it on iPlayer because I'll be out at my local folk club in Wimborne).

Kitty