We've just walked down the steep, narrow, winding streets of Robin Hood's Bay, a fishing village on the North Yorkshire coast, five miles south of Whitby.

An old ballad has it that Robin Hood came here to chase off some pirates who were attacking the local fishermen.

He vanquished the pirates and gave their loot to the poor local fisherfolk, who duly named their village Robin Hood's Bay.

This picturesque village is home to one of the most powerful figures on the British folk scene.

Eliza Carthy describes herself as an English musician. She's a singer and violinist with an energetic stage

presence and a distinctive look, often including blue hair, piercings and big boots.

Eliza is a force for innovation and reinterpretation of the traditional music she champions.

Twice nominated for the Mercury Music Prize and winner of multiple Radio 2 folk awards,

she comes from a folk dynasty.

Her dad is Martin Carthy, stalwart of the first folk revival of the 60s,

who influenced Bob Dylan and Paul Simon, amongst many others.

Her mum is Norma Waterson, part of the Waterson's singing group,

famed for their harmonious interpretations of the folk canon.

And the whole extended family lives

around Robin Hood's Bay.

Eliza's going to take us for a walk in the

area where she grew up, and who knows?

A couple of other family members might join us.

Which one are you doing?

Some all team.

Um,

Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm.

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