penman2/folk music

When I first heard this one the radio, I came close to being moved to tears.
Silly really - and unusual for me.
Immediately became a Chis Wood fan.

I love that Chris is firmly in the Folk tradition, yet is happy to focus on contemporary songs, some with uncomfortable subjects.
I also love his voice and delivery.

The sweet Kathryn Tickell with the sweet-sounding Northumbrian pipes.
It's been a long time since I've posted Kathryn (one of my earliest posts I seem to remember).
Be still my beating heart.

John Martyn has died. I'm too upset to post much. You'll find plenty of videos of him in my thumbed-up videos.



From the page: 'Singer-songwriter John Martyn has died at the age of 60.

The folk, blues and funk artist was widely regarded as one of the most soulful and innovative singer-songwriters of his generation.

He was born in Surrey but grew up in Glasgow. He was appointed an OBE in the New Year Honours. A statement on his website on Thursday said: "With heavy heart and an unbearable sense of loss we must announce that John died this morning."

The musican, who passed away in hospital in Ireland, has been cited as an influence by artists as varied as U2, Portishead and Eric Clapton. He was regarded as a maverick within the music industry and battled with drugs and alcohol throughout his life.

He collaborated with many musicians throughout his life, including Phil Collins, and his song May You Never was covered by many artists - including Clapton.

He said: "John's passing is terribly, terribly sad. I had worked with and known him since the late 1970s and he was a great friend. He was uncompromising, which made him infuriating to some people, but he was unique and we'll never see the likes of him again. '