When Paul Simon first came to Britain in the mid-1960s, he was still in the early stages of his music career as a songwriter and was in search of inspiration. That’s when he bumped into Martin Carthy, ...

At the age of 84, legendary folk icon Martin Carthy is still a trailblazer. The icon who inspired the likes of Bob Dylan and Paul Simon was recently honored with a nomination for the iconic Mercury ...

The Mercury Prize shortlist for 2025 has been revealed, with a notable inclusion which proves that you’re never too old to make incredible music. Among the 12 British and Irish artists up for the ...