I feel very sad to have to write this....

However, new is spreading rapidly over the www with the news that Martha's mother, Kate McGarrigle has passed away. Hundreds of tributes on twitter alone and a Telegraph blog entry, which all show the significance of news.

I can only send out my warmest wishes to Martha, and all of Kate's family and closest friends, wherever they may be at this point in time.

I feel very lucky and privileged to have been introduced to her music properly by having seen her play and sing live with her family and friends at the Royal Albert Hall in December 2009.

For anyone who has not yet had the chance to see these, here are a couple of the hi-lights of that night- Click for the links to Prosperina and Wise Men

With love and best wishes... Sarah.