Stunning, first ever duo collection from mother and daughter – Eliza Carthy and Norma Waterson Eliza Carthy and Norma Waterson have recorded independently and together on many occasions over the years, ‘Gidt’ is their first ever duo release. Leading lights of the folk scene, with enviable international reputations and combined record sales of over 250,000, both have won numerous BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and nominations for the prestigious Mercury Music prize. Norma Waterson and Eliza Carthy are not simply two of the country’s finest exponents of traditional song. With their rich, distinctive and authentic voices, mother and daughter have effortlessly engaged new audiences and admirers across the generations. ‘Gift’ is the album their fans have been waiting for, featuring an intriguing mix of traditional and contemporary songs. Stellar accompaniment from Aidan Curran, Danny Thompson, Martin Simpson, Martin Carthy, Saul Rose, Oliver Knight, Chris Parkinson and Marry Waterson. Review ‘…this is their first mother/daughter album and it’s a cracker. The tradition is their peerless calling card but here they look deep into their wider musical horizons’ — Mojo ****’..the clear and obvious love they have not only for the material but the sense of joy they have in playing and singing it – a gift indeed’ — fRoots Magazine’Impressive – even by their standards’ — The Guardian – ***** **** The Sun**** The Daily Mirror — **** Uncut..Gift is an album replete with dedication to the cause and joyous counterpoint, mother and daughter in total accord; the sense of empathy and commitment is absolutely spine-tingling, and I really don’t think any of these two extraordinary voices have ever sounded better… — Net Rhythms – David Kidman June 2010The new album Gift by Eliza Carthy and Norma Waterson is one of the finest things I have heard in years, two women in great voice singing with complete absorption and commitment and with a rack of learning and wisdom behind them that goes deep into the roots of the music. I love it to bits and I suspect that lots more people will love it too, because it is the real thing. — Mike Harding
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