Logically, a marriage union between two musicians often leads to very musical brood. No wonder Eliza Carthy followed in the footsteps of her parents, singer and guitarist and singer . The inventive, innovative singer and violinist breathes new life into traditional English folk music. In several solo albums she experimented with dance beats, crossover and digital manipulation, for example. On her
… fifth solo album Rough Music, however, she returns to the raw, unpolished traditional folk that creates space for improvisation and taking pauses to breathe. Carthy is accompanied by a few guest musicians by her band The Ratcatchers, which consists of her partner Ben Ivitsky (viola, guitar, vocals) and the talented folk duo (violin, vocals) and (melodeon, vocals). In terms of content and music, Rough Music explores the dark side of English traditional music: powerful, vital folk full of layers and dark rhythms. Rough Music has a live character with unaffected charm. A mature album by an extraordinary singer and musician. (SvdP)more
