Eliza Carthy

Eliza Carthy
MBE
Carthy on stage at the 2011 Wychwood Festival
Background information
Born (1975-08-23) 23 August 1975
Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England
GenresEnglish folk
Occupation(s)Musician, singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, violin, viola, melodeon, piano, guitar, tenor guitar, ukulele
Years active1987–present
Labels
Websitewww.eliza-carthy.com

Eliza Amy Forbes Carthy, MBE (born 23 August 1975) is an English folk musician known for both singing and playing the fiddle. She is the daughter of English folk musicians Martin Carthy and Norma Waterson.