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Rooted by Martin Simpson
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Martin Simpson
Rooted
(Topic Records)
THE release of a new Martin Simpson album invariably represents a significant event in the folk calendar and, thankfully, Rooted is no exception to the rule.
This musical master has joined forces with a glittering array of like-minded luminaries, including Nancy Kerr, Richard Hawley and long-term collaborator Andy Cutting to tackle a familiar blend of material culled from the folk traditions of both Britain and the US.
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