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Martin Simpson: A Master of His Art

Monday 7 October 2024

Martin Simpson is one of England’s most revered folk performers, widely acknowledged as one of the finest acoustic and slide guitar players in the world.

His interpretations of traditional songs are masterpieces of storytelling. His remarkable solo shows are intense, eclectic, spellbinding and deeply moving. Always prolific, and never one to rest long without a guitar in his hands and a song in his head, Martin continues to travel the length and breadth of the UK and beyond giving rapt audiences passion, sorrow, love, beauty, tragedy and majesty through his remarkable intimate solo performances.

He has been nominated an astounding 32 times in the 18 years of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards – more than any other performer – and has won numerous awards.

A virtuoso player without question, but above all Martin Simpson conveys his diverse treasure trove of material from the heart, performing with rare subtlety, intensity and honesty. A true master of his art.

Find out more about Martin by visiting his website here

Monday 7 October 2024

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"One of the virtuoso instrumentalists of the English music scene... sounds better than ever..."

— The Guardian

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