We know by the ground
My beloved Waterson-Carthys-Martin, Norma, and Eliza-have been struggling to survive the pandemic. Martin and Eliza, like so many other traveling musicians in these plague years, cannot tour. Norma, may the earth and heavens preserve her, has been too frail to work for some years, and is now in hospital. Please keep her in the light.
They've been persuaded by friends to set up a fund-raiser. The Grauniad has taken up their cause, and within 36 hours, over 8209 folkies have given.
There's our wassail boys growing weary and cold.
Drop a bit of small silver into our old bowl
I've known and loved them for over 40 years now. They are my muses, the wellspring and the living waters of the folk revival. If you've ever loved a folk song or a ballad, or the stories that they tell, please give.
Nine
ETA: Eliza Carthy writes:
"The response to our appeal has been extraordinary and we’re more than a little overwhelmed and grateful. A proper post soon, but just to say that though Mam is still in isolation she was moved when I told her the latest news today. We are feeling loved and held. Many, many thanks."