Charlie Winston is an English folk singer-songwriter who has achieved
considerable popularity in France and Belgium. Born in Cornwall, he grew up in
East Anglia where his musical family ran a small hotel. He learned to play the
drums and piano as a child and later performed with his brother Tom Baxton at
venues in London and Ireland. After Peter Gabriel offered him a recording
contract, he released his debut album, 'Make Way', in 2007. He moved to Paris
and in 2009 his single 'Like a Hobo' went to number three on the France Digital
Song Sales Chart. His other albums are 'Running ...