This 45 minute video featuring the acclaimed folk musician Eliza Carthy is part of a documentary series that explores the musical influences of four of the most successful artists in contemporary English folk music. A singer-songwriter-musician who is bringing traditional music to a new audience Eliza is part of a legendary musical dynasty. She regularly mixes musical genres as disparate as music hall, tango and even drum and bass and her willingness to experiment with various styles has allowed her music to reach a new generation of fans. The video includes footage of live performances as well as comments from her father Martin Carthy, her mother Norma Waterson, broadcaster Mark Radcliffe and comedian Stewart Lee.
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