Martyn Joseph [UK]

Martyn Joseph is a folk and singer-songwriter from Cardiff, Wales, who has built an impressive international live reputation over forty years. With 27 studio albums, half a million records sold, and thousands of performances, he ranks among the greats of the folk world. His most recent album is This Is What I Want To Say; for the BBC series 21st Century Folk, he wrote the song Alberts Place as part of a BBC project.

Performing solo on stage, without frills or tricks, he captivates both small venues and large festivals with a raw, passionate performance. His songs - comparisons to Bruce Springsteen, John Mayer and Billy Bragg are not uncommon - come straight from the heart and are delivered pure and unadorned. Last year he was one of the highlights of the Ramblin Roots Festival.

Press about Martyn Joseph
"Intelligent and enlightened songs are both energising and provocative…from subtle tenderness to growly indignation. A Welsh national treasure" - MOJO
"One of acoustic music's most original voices, and most forward looking of his generation of singer/songwriters" - Q Magazine
"Stunning, heartfelt music" - Bob Harris (BBC Radio 2)
"Relevant, challenging and vital" - Songlines
"Folk Legend" - Gary Davies (BBC Radio 2)
"I couldn't help but be reminded of Springsteen's Nebraska" - Irish Music Magazine (1960 review)
"Full of treasured memories and universal themes of joy and sadness" - Uncut "1960" 8/10 review