Garth Cartwright

Garth Cartwright is a New Zealand-born journalist, music critic, and author known for his writing on music, particularly roots, folk, and world music genres. His work has appeared in major publications including The Guardian, The Sunday Times, and Uncut magazine. Cartwright's most notable books include "More Miles Than Money: Journeys Through American Music" (2009) and "Going for a Song: A Chronicle of the UK Record Shop" (2018), which explore music culture and history through detailed research and firsthand accounts. His 2005 book "Princes Amongst Men: Journeys with Gypsy Musicians" documented Romany musicians across Eastern Europe and received significant critical acclaim. Beyond music writing, Cartwright has contributed extensively to arts journalism, covering visual art, literature, and cultural criticism. He has lived in London since the 1990s, where he continues to write and contribute to various cultural publications. The author's work is characterized by deep immersion in his subjects, often combining historical research with personal travels and direct encounters with musicians and artists. His books typically blend cultural history, travelogue, and music criticism.

This appears to be an author with limited online reader feedback. Only their book "Miles Davis: The Complete Illustrated History" has multiple reader reviews on major platforms. Readers noted Cartwright's music journalism background helped make the Davis biography accessible and engaging. Reviewers cited the photo selection and quality. Several mentioned appreciating the chronological format and decade-by-decade coverage. Main criticisms focused on factual errors and typos. Multiple readers pointed out mistakes in names, dates and discography details. Some felt the writing style was uneven. Ratings Summary: - Goodreads: 4.0/5 (12 ratings, 2 reviews) - Amazon: 3.7/5 (6 ratings, 4 reviews) The author's other books, including "Sweet Thunder", "Going for a Song", and "Princes Amongst Men" have too few online ratings to draw meaningful conclusions about reader reception.

Princes Amongst Men: Journeys with Gypsy Musicians (2005) A travelogue exploring Roma music across Eastern Europe, documenting encounters with musicians and their communities.

More Miles Than Money: Journeys Through American Music (2009) A travel narrative covering American roots music, from the Mississippi Delta to New Orleans and beyond.

Going for a Song: A Chronicle of the UK Record Shop (2018) A history of British record stores from the 1890s through the modern era, including interviews with shop owners and music industry figures.

Sweet Dreams: From Club Culture to Style Culture (2009) An examination of London's 1980s nightclub scene and its influence on British fashion and culture.

Last Shop Standing: Whatever Happened to Record Shops? (2010) A documentation of the decline of independent record shops in Britain, featuring stories from shop owners and musicians.