Martyn Joseph

Martyn Joseph
Performing at Towersey Festival 2018
Background information
Born (1960-07-15) 15 July 1960
Penarth, Wales
GenresFolk, Celtic
Occupation(s)Musician, singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)Guitar, harmonica
Years active1983–present
LabelsPipe,
Websitemartynjoseph.net

Martyn Joseph (born 15 July 1960) is a Welsh singer-songwriter whose music exhibits primarily a brand of Celtic and folk, while his songwriting is often focussed on social lament or protest. From independently releasing his first studio release, I'm Only Beginning, in 1983, Joseph's career has spanned forty years. In 2004, he won the Best Male Artist Category in the BBC Welsh Music Awards.